Inventor Builds Actual Laser Gun That Literally Sets Stuff on Fire When You Pull the Trigger
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Drake 'styropyro' Anthony, a YouTuber and inventor, has developed an ultra-powerful handheld laser gun that can melt pennies and ignite materials from a distance. In a recent demonstration, he showcased its ability to punch through objects and even set a penny ablaze, producing zinc oxide. His prior experiments with pennies never achieved this result. With a 250-watt output, the laser poses severe hazards, exceeding safety levels by a large margin. Anthony cautioned viewers about the dangers of commercial laser pointers that may also exceed legal power limits, emphasizing safety and awareness.
After that modification, the laser even caused the zinc of a penny to catch fire, leaving behind a whisp of zinc oxide, a jaw-dropping science experiment that demonstrates the sheer power of light itself.
I've done all sorts of mad science experiments with pennies over the years, but none of these methods ever managed to light a penny on fire.
With an output of 250 watts, this laser eclipses the threshold for the highest laser danger rating by a factor of 500, meaning it's an instant blindness hazard and fire hazard.
Anthony discussed the dangers of laser pointers you can buy online, many of which surpass legal limits.
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