High Power Coherent Breadboard Blue Diode Laser System for Underwater Applications
Abstract
We have presented in this proposal our approach in achieving coherent high power, narrow linewidth, efficient and small size blue diode laser source. The goal is achieving high power coherent emission in the range of (O (100 W)) initially, delivering such a blue diode laser system to ONR, and subsequently upgrading it to the level of KWs. Our assessment is that technology for achieving high-power blue diode lasers source is available and our group is capable of building a KW-level blue diode system for ONR. We would liketo point on some features of semiconductor laser arrays for DoD applications:#Coherently and wavelength combined arrays of high-power semiconductor blue lasers can emit high power CW emission and pulses at high peak power density.#High frequency pulsed and modulated emission can be achieved. #Blue diode semiconductor laser arrays are compact, high wall-plug efficiency,low cost.Our proposed blue diode laser array will be built in a modular and scalable to high-powers design, thus substantially increasing the operational reliability of the laser system. In modular design, the entire system will operate faultlessly even though some diodes may operate faultlessly or not lase at all. The requested equipment will allow us to upgrade our laboratory and improve our results combining high-power blue diode arrays. Consequently, we will be able to demonstrate and deliver blue laser source for underwater sensing and communication applications that meets the requirements of the Navy.Approved for Public Release.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 09, 2024
- Source ID
- N000142412650
Entities
People
- Y. Braiman
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Central Florida Board of Trustees