Microchip Lasers

Abstract

Microchip lasers are a rich family of solid-state lasers defined by their small size, robust integration, reliability, and potential for low-cost mass production. Continuous-wave microchip lasers cover a wide range of wavelengths, often operate single frequency in a near-ideal mode, and can provide a modest amount of tunability. Q-switched microchip lasers provide the shortest output pulses of any Q-switched solid-state laser, with peak powers up to several hundred kilowatts. This article discusses the various types of microchip lasers, the physics that underlies their performance, typical operating parameters for the devices, and several of their applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2016
Accession Number
AD1032218

Entities

People

  • John J. Zayhowski

Organizations

  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Modulation
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Mediums
  • Laser Resonators
  • Lasers
  • Mass Production
  • Optical Fiber Lasers
  • Optical Materials
  • Optics
  • Repetition Rate
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductor Diodes
  • Semiconductors
  • Solid State Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy