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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 719311 |
| Journal | Proceedings of SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 7193 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Jan 2009 |
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- semiconductor disc laser
- thermal management
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Recent developments in high-power short-wave mid-infrared semiconductor disk lasers. / Burns, D.; Hopkins, J.M.; Kemp, A.J.; Rosener, B.; Schulz, N.; Manz, C.; Kohler, K.; Rattunde, M.; Wagner, J.
In: Proceedings of SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering, Vol. 7193, 719311, 25.01.2009.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Recent developments in high-power short-wave mid-infrared semiconductor disk lasers
AU - Burns, D.
AU - Hopkins, J.M.
AU - Kemp, A.J.
AU - Rosener, B.
AU - Schulz, N.
AU - Manz, C.
AU - Kohler, K.
AU - Rattunde, M.
AU - Wagner, J.
PY - 2009/1/25
Y1 - 2009/1/25
N2 - Many applications exist for high performance lasers in the short-wave, mid-infrared spectral regime between 1.9 and 2.5μm - from long-range communications systems through to remote atmospheric gas sensing and pollution monitoring. However, a simple, efficient laser source offering the desired performance characteristics and flexibility has not been available. In the last few years considerable progress has been made in the development of optically-pumped (AlGaIn)(AsSb) quantum well semiconductor disk lasers emitting in the 2.Xμm mid-infrared spectral region - continuous-wave and pulsed-pumped output power levels now exceed 6W and 16W respectively. Furthermore, singlefrequency operation with linewidths <4MHz and broad tunability of up to 170nm have also been demonstrated, all at near-diffraction-limited beam quality. Such performance metrics are only possible through the very best materials growth, a sound understanding of the design principles of these highly multi-layered devices and, importantly, the application of effective thermal management.
AB - Many applications exist for high performance lasers in the short-wave, mid-infrared spectral regime between 1.9 and 2.5μm - from long-range communications systems through to remote atmospheric gas sensing and pollution monitoring. However, a simple, efficient laser source offering the desired performance characteristics and flexibility has not been available. In the last few years considerable progress has been made in the development of optically-pumped (AlGaIn)(AsSb) quantum well semiconductor disk lasers emitting in the 2.Xμm mid-infrared spectral region - continuous-wave and pulsed-pumped output power levels now exceed 6W and 16W respectively. Furthermore, singlefrequency operation with linewidths <4MHz and broad tunability of up to 170nm have also been demonstrated, all at near-diffraction-limited beam quality. Such performance metrics are only possible through the very best materials growth, a sound understanding of the design principles of these highly multi-layered devices and, importantly, the application of effective thermal management.
KW - semiconductor disc laser
KW - thermal management
U2 - 10.1117/12.811977
DO - 10.1117/12.811977
M3 - Article
VL - 7193
JO - Proceedings of SPIE
T2 - Proceedings of SPIE
JF - Proceedings of SPIE
SN - 0277-786X
M1 - 719311
ER -