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Abstract
Recent developments in semiconductor disk lasers (SDLs) generating visible or ultraviolet light are reviewed. After an introduction on potential applications, we discuss how the combination of vertical-emitting semiconductor GaAs-based structures and intra-cavity nonlinear conversion techniques can be successfully exploited to uniquely meet demands for continuous-wave radiation in the visible and ultraviolet spectral range. To do so, an overview of the device operating princi- ples and performance is presented highlighting the underlying material considerations, semiconductor structural designs, thermal management techniques and suitable cavity configurations. This summary is completed by a presentation of new developments in the field, with a particular focus on the trends towards miniaturization.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 407-434 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | Laser and Photonics Reviews |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13 Jan 2009 |
Keywords
- semiconductor lasers
- ultraviolet
- VECSEL
- vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers
- semiconductor disk lasers
- frequency doubling
- miniaturization
- microchip lasers
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MUSIC: MODULAR ULTRAFAST SOURCES
Calvez, S. (Principal Investigator), Burns, D. (Co-investigator) & Dawson, M. (Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/09/07 → 30/09/11
Project: Research
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ADVANCED SOLID STATE LASER SOURCES AND SYSTEMS
Ferguson, A. (Principal Investigator), Burns, D. (Co-investigator), Calvez, S. (Co-investigator), Dawson, M. (Co-investigator), Girkin, J. (Co-investigator), Hastie, J. (Co-investigator) & Kemp, A. (Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/06 → 30/09/11
Project: Research
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Deep-to near-ultraviolet surfact-emitting semiconductor laser sources for biomedicine
Hastie, J. (Principal Investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/04/06 → 30/04/08
Project: Research