Comparative theoretical and experimental studies of two designs of high-power diode lasers

• Published in: Semiconductor science and technology Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 45010 - 45015
• Main Authors: Hasler, K H, Wenzel, H, Crump, P, Knigge, S, Maasdorf, A, Platz, R, Staske, R, Erbert, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Publishing 01.04.2014
• Subjects: conversion efficiency; diode lasers; high-power diode lasers

Design and technology developments targeted at increasing both power conversion efficiency and optical output power of GaAs-based diode lasers are under intense study worldwide, driven by the demands of commercial laser systems. The conversion efficiency at the operation point is known to be limited...