Experiements and Learning with Laser Projects in a Hobby Setting
I put together a quick and dirty TEA N2 laser today. I told a friend I’d help him build an N2 from scratch this weekend so I just wanted to make sure I could do it once again. I picked up a new 60lb tank of nitrogen as my last tank was emptied some time […]
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I picked up some EG&G Thryatron drivers today at a good price from a local surplus shop in town. I don’t go to the surplus shop as often as I should, there’s always interesting things moving in and out of that place and to catch them you really have to check often. I am somewhat […]
Continue Reading Found Some New Toys - EG&G TM-29 Thyratron Triggers
I got the TEA N2 laser put together in its original form, well. Somewhat, at least electrically it’s all in form. The thyratron is working great as well as the trigger circuit but the laser will not lase. It occasionally arcs over the electrodes, but it’s not producing a proper discharge. I think something is […]
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A few years ago I picked up a Meditec argon laser at a surplus shop up in Canada. It was a bit fun getting through customs but overall they allowed it and after looking it over closely and checking out my receipt they let me go. The laser has been moved around with me from […]
Continue Reading Meditec Argon Laser Tube and Optics Rail Photos
