The development of high power 915 nm mini-bar semiconductor laser chips are becoming important sources of low cost pump power for fibre laser systems. In this paper we demonstrate improvements in 915 ...

A Southern California man has been arrested and faces federal charges for allegedly shining a laser pointer at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter. Dominic Rios, 21, was arrested on Monday, ...

A 21-year-old man was federally charged for allegedly pointing a laser at an LAPD helicopter during a protest.

Can Laser Pointers Help Solve a City’s Crow Problem? Sunnyvale, California recently began using lasers to deter large flocks of roosting crows. The effectiveness of these tools, however, can vary.

Large projection screens are increasingly present for everyday use at work. This paper introduces a new reliable system that utilizes spotlight emitted from a laser pointer device, a camera and a ...

Watching your cat chase a laser pointer is undeniably hilarious, but these popular pet toys remain controversial.