Latest Progress in High Power VECSELs

Abstract

Vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers (VECSELs) have captured the interest of high-brightness semiconductor researchers, primarily due to their simplicity in design, power scalability, and "open cavity architecture," wherein it is simple to integrate nonlinear elements into the cavity. Through direct emission and indirect (frequency-converted) means, wavelengths from the UV through to the mid-wave infrared regimes have been demonstrated, increasing the suitability of the VECSEL platform for multiple applications. This presentation outlines recent progress in VECSELs, measurements, novel cavities, and potential applications for these lasers.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA577303

Entities

People

  • Chris Hessenius
  • Jerome V. Moloney
  • Mahmoud Fallahi
  • Nathan Terry
  • Robert Bedford

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Distributed Bragg Reflectors
  • Emission
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Laser Applications
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Optically Pumped Semiconductor Lasers
  • Quantum Wells
  • Semiconductor Lasers
  • Semiconductors
  • Surface Emitting Lasers
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • United States

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics