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Could a bunch of etc. simple flash tubes work? (it you can fit enough in the cavity) There are stories that people burned paper with lens and large quantities of them (I'm a laser noobie so don't take that amiss ^^ )
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You could definitely get the rod out of a ssy-1 to lase with a couple 'normal' flash lamps I am pumping with ~10j, and a normal PFC is like 6.5J... You could Probably get the thing to lase with a single tube, but you are probably best off putting 2 tubes in at least, (like one on top/bottom of the mounting frame each with its own cap (but same trigger) Just keep in mind that you can't just set some flash tubes next to a Nd:yag rod and get a laser beam out, as you need the 2 mirrors on either end of the rod (which of course need to have VERY good alignment).
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There is a replacement lamp here but they won't ship overseas. Is anyone in the USA interested in picking this up for me on a Buy it now for $39.95 plus $10 post and forwarding it on to me with say $20 post and $20 for your trouble? If that goes smoothly there are other things I might want to do similarly.
You make $20+ for receiving and sending a parcel. No risk, I will send $100 by Paypal first.
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I am pumping with ~10j, and a normal PFC is like 6.5J... You could Probably get the thing to lase with a single tube, but you are probably best off putting 2 tubes in at least, (like one on top/bottom of the mounting frame each with its own cap (but same trigger) Just keep in mind that you can't just set some flash tubes next to a Nd:yag rod and get a laser beam out, as you need the 2 mirrors on either end of the rod (which of course need to have VERY good alignment).
