Thank you, Sony: due to the popularity of blu-ray players, 405 nm (violet-blue) laser diodes are now available for $50 (if you are willing to take apart the replacement laser assembly) or $80 (for just the diode). RGB laser assemblies, here we come!
Mars Saxman
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