FINALLY someone tested this 😉

This guy was curious as well and decided to see what would happen. The ever adventurous styropyro does it again with yet another laser experiment. Note: Do not try this without the supervision of a professional.  Ok ready to see what happens?

Here is a bit more on the safety precautions in this experiment:

Regarding laser safety…This laser was run at just above its threshold current, putting it at 5mW of output power according to my own measurements on an OPHIR laser power meter. At 5mW, this laser is classified as FDA “eye safe” meaning that the blink reflex will prevent any damage from this laser, even from a direct hit. I ALWAYS wear laser goggles when working with lasers over 5mW!!

StyroPyro also replies to one of the safety skeptics on the thread:

This laser was run at just above its threshold current, putting it at 5mW of output power according to my own measurements on an OPHIR laser power meter. At 5mW, this laser is classified as FDA “eye safe” meaning that the blink reflex will prevent any damage from this laser, even from a direct hit.

We hope you enjoy this science awesomeness!

thanks to styropyro.com

And if you can’t get enough laser awesomeness here is another video for your entertainment!  Not to be confused with dunking a laser in nitrogen, this is actually a TEA Nitrogen laser which is super powerful.

Here is a description from instructables on these:

Lasers are versatile, incredibly useful, and prevalent in much of the technology we use today. They can carry information over long distances, burn stuff, analyze chemicals, impress people, and do a host of other awesome things.

NOTE:  DO NOT TRY ANY OF THESE WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A PROFESSIONAL AS THEY ARE DANGEROUS

thanks to instructables.com for the great info