Recent developments in high-power short-wave mid-infrared semiconductor disk lasers

D. Burns; J.-M. Hopkins; A. J. Kemp; B. Rösener; N. Schulz; C. Manz; K. Köhler; M. Rattunde; J. Wagner

doi:10.1117/12.811977

27 February 2009 Recent developments in high-power short-wave mid-infrared semiconductor disk lasers

D. Burns, J.-M. Hopkins, A. J. Kemp, B. Rösener, N. Schulz, C. Manz, K. Köhler, M. Rattunde, J. Wagner

Proceedings Volume 7193, Solid State Lasers XVIII: Technology and Devices; 719311 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811977
Event: SPIE LASE: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2009, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

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.

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D. Burns, J.-M. Hopkins, A. J. Kemp, B. Rösener, N. Schulz, C. Manz, K. Köhler, M. Rattunde, and J. Wagner "Recent developments in high-power short-wave mid-infrared semiconductor disk lasers", Proc. SPIE 7193, Solid State Lasers XVIII: Technology and Devices, 719311 (27 February 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811977

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