can a laser light burn out? i have a dj laser scanner that is powered by 9volts, can I double it?
can a laser light burn out? i have a dj laser scanner that is powered by 9volts, can I double it?
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A solid state laser diode is extremely sensitive to current levels. If it has a current limiting power supply it won’t matter what the voltage is, it’s output will be unaffected. If you double the voltage and there is no current protection the diode will immediately cease to lase. It may still work as an LED but I wouldn’t count on it.
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2 Comments for can a laser light burn out? i have a dj laser scanner that is powered by 9volts, can I double it?
1. gp4rts | March 5th, 2007 at 11:08 am
Yes, laser lights can burn out; they are basically semiconductor diodes, and too much forward current will cause overheating and destroy the diode.
2. johnandeileen2000 | March 5th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Yes, no.
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