Second Homemade CO2 laser in Action

What amounts to my second homemade CO2 laser, using Baking Soda/Vinegar for CO2, and helium. It uses a concave HR and a ZnSe OC. The plama tube is 5/16" ID, with an arc length of about 29 inches. The cooling jacket is made of PVC pipe. A clear plastic window is provided through which the discharge can be seen. The cooling jacket extends past the arc length, via electrodes that are inserted into the glass plasma tube. The electrodes are just brass tubes which were purchased in a hardware store. The mirror adjustments were made with steel washers, and the hose connections and mirror cell mounts are attached to the plasma tube via O-ring compression fittings purchased in the plumbing section of a hardware store.

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[pieznice29]

Great laser :D Nice neat consturction too. I planned on making my own co2 laser a while ago, but decided to save myself the trouble and buy one of those cheapy chinese ones that float around ebay from time to time. Might have to have a go at making my own after seeing this.

[magx1]

@pieznice29 Thanks.

Making it was fun.

[chineeguy]

same guy who owned arnold the pig on green acres

[chineeguy]

redneck laser rampage!

[m3sca1]

Wow im speechless!!!

[TerrAkon3000]

very nice work man