Heat management in high-power vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting lasers

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Contributors

  • Alexej Chernikov - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Jens Herrmann - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Martin Koch - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Bernardette Kunert - , NAsP III/V GmbH (Author)
  • Wolfgang Stolz - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Sangam Chatterjee - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Stephan W. Koch - , University of Marburg (Author)
  • Tsuei Lian Wang - , University of Arizona (Author)
  • Yushi Kaneda - , University of Arizona (Author)
  • J. Michael Yarborough - , University of Arizona (Author)
  • Jörg Hader - , University of Arizona, Nonlinear Control Strategies Inc. (Author)
  • Jerome V. Moloney - , University of Arizona, Nonlinear Control Strategies Inc. (Author)

Abstract

The thermal properties of a high-power vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser (VECSEL) are studied experimentally, focusing on the generation, distribution, and removal of excess heat under extreme pumping conditions. Different heat-spreading and heat-transfer approaches are analyzed. The performance of the device is optimized yielding a maximum emitted power beyond 70W from a single spot. Finally, the potential for power-scaling in VECSELs and its restrictions are examined.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number5756708
Pages (from-to)1772-1778
Number of pages7
JournalIEEE Journal on Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
Volume17
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

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Keywords

  • High-power operation, thermal properties, VECSEL