Sharp's plans also include the development of a more powerful laser diode that will be able to burn single and dual layer Blu-ray disks at a speed of 8× using a power output of 300 mW.

However, such systems cannot match the small size and low-cost benefits provided by semiconductor laser diodes that directly emit green light. The first attempts to fabricate blue and green diode ...

This thing boasts a two Watt laser diode which has no problem burning everything that comes in contact with it. [Masterjoa3000] shows you how it was built in the video after the break. You need to ...