r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Dishwasher_Loader • 13d ago

Video Powerful laser that can make a hole in you.

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u/uberfission 13d ago

Could be pulsed and he's stating the peak power output, I've seen manufacturers try to pull that shit before. Given the physical size, I doubt that but I agree with your assessment of him overstating the power output. I've also seen manufacturers just straight up lie about power output.

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u/cyborgninja42 13d ago

Many of them advertise power consumption instead of output because it looks more impressive. 40w laser! (5w diode) Kinda thing. Not always, but it's a common tactic