2W blue laser for stage lighting

Osram is aiming at rock and pop gig lighting with a bright blue laser for spotlights and vector projectors. "Lasers combine an outstanding form factor with excellent beam quality, making them particularly suitable light sources for show lasers and stage lighting. In terms of brightness, laser diodes offer some advantages over LEDs,” according to the firm. Called PLPT9 450LA E, it is a multi-mode InGaN laser diode which typically produces 3W of light at 447nm when driven at 2A.