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The uses of various laser pointers have become more and more practical as science and technology combine their research efforts and utilize high-tech light tools more openly. The visible light spectrum is a point of interest to many scientists including marine biologists and astronomers, but how is light effected as a scuba diver moves deeper and deeper into the darkness of the deep ocean?

This question was recently tackled to determine how the light spectrum is influenced by water pressure as well as the salt content of the water, and how that effects both reefs and wildlife alike. In order to make this experiment possible a powerful and waterproof laser pointer was required that could not only remain active under water, but that could also deal with any depth pressures the water would create. This limited the possibilities to a single world class laser, actually, the world’s most powerful laser pointer which is actually a waterproof military grade light tool, the Spyder II GX.

This laser produces a powerful beam of light at 200-300mW bright green 532nm wavelength, the most visible light to the human eye. The laser is also visible for more than 50 miles and can submerge to 100m plus, making it a great safety tool as well as experimentation device.

Here is a graph image of the results and information gathered from the experiment.

If you are looking to buy laser pointers or are interested in laser light research and development, Thinklasers.com is a global leader who works with various scientific groups and agencies to provide the cheapest lasers at the best price for continued research. It takes a specific quality of laser and laser diode to complete many prominent experiments, using a shoddy laser can damage your reputation and completely ruin your expected or intended results.