It was enough that focussed with a lens, I could melt holes in my black Swiss Army knife. A new standard for laser output?? :) There is a good survey article on metal vapor ion lasers in Scientific American back in the early 70's. They talk quite a bit about the HeSe laser, ...
1620 VA, 115 V: max. 920 VA EN 61010 IP42 EN 60529 Portable impact-resistant plastic case with integrated trolley and pull-out handle Black 451 x 654 x 279 mm [≈ 17.8" x 25.8" x 11.0"] with casters and handle Approx. 16 kg [≈ 35.3 lbs] Padded and adjustable shoulder ...
2019 and the reduced total imports of mercury by countries like Bolivia, Peru and Colombia signal that increased scrutiny regarding the official transfers and illegal use of mercury have obfuscated the transparency of international transactions, thereby driving suspicion of a thriving black-market trade....