40W is scary strong for a laser. Almost like a nuke compared to a firecracker[0]: > 5 milliwatts is wimpy. We can do better. A 1-watt laser is an extremely da

40W is scary strong for a laser. Almost like a nuke compared to a firecracker[0]: > 5 milliwatts is wimpy. We can do better. A 1-watt laser is an extremely dangerous thing. It’s not just powerful enough to blind you—it’s capable of burning skin and setting things on fire. Obviously, they’re not legal for consumer purchase in the US. Just kidding! You can pick one up for $300[1]. [0]: https://what-if.xkcd.com/13/ https://what-if.xkcd.com/13/ [1]: http://www.wickedlasers.com/arctic http://www.wickedlasers.com/arctic