Polymer encapsulated miniature Nd:YAG lasers

A continuation of the previously introduced microstructured silicon carrier concept for diode-pumped solid-state lasers is presented, using novel heat-conducting polymers as a carrier. The most prominent features of the silicon carrier concept are maintained, adding to the mass production possibilit...

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Published inElectronics letters Vol. 39; no. 20; pp. 1446 - 1448
Main Authors Evekull, D., Johansson, S., Bjurshagen, S., Olson, M., Koch, R., Laurell, F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.10.2003
Subjects
Conductive plastics
Encapsulation
Fysik
Heat conduction
Microchip lasers
Microstructure
NATURAL SCIENCES
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Neodymium lasers
Physics
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Summary:A continuation of the previously introduced microstructured silicon carrier concept for diode-pumped solid-state lasers is presented, using novel heat-conducting polymers as a carrier. The most prominent features of the silicon carrier concept are maintained, adding to the mass production possibilities of the inexpensive polymers. The first experiments, using a continuous wave Nd:YAG microchip laser, have given an output power of 2 W at 1064 nm, showing the potential of this new approach.
ISSN:0013-5194
1350-911X
1350-911X
DOI:10.1049/el:20030924