Ruby laser (and other projects) follow-up

The 8KJ ruby laser in action!  Also, see some other Applied Science projects and what is coming next.

NightHawkInLight on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Nighthawkinlight

Ben on Embedded.fm: http://embedded.fm/episodes/119

Ruby Laser design process:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSdUQ4oNKiI

Cookie Perfection machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YEdHjGMeho

DIY SEM:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdjYVF4a6iU

Support Applied Science on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/AppliedScience

Smooth zoom video from SEM

I manually interpolated the sequence from about 15 single frames from the SEM.  Smooth zooming is not possible on the instrument natively.

How to choose a cleaning solution

A general overview of cleaning solvents and techniques.

Solvent selection and effectiveness:  http://www.productionmachining.com/articles/selecting-solvents-for-precision-cleaning

Dan Gelbart on coatings and surface cleaning:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7onZGqrYyY

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kauri-butanol_value

http://cool.conservation-us.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v03/bp03-04.html