TY - GEN
T1 - Latest progress in high power VECSELs
AU - Bedford, Robert G.
AU - Terry, Nathan
AU - Hessenius, Chris
AU - Fallahi, Mahmoud
AU - Moloney, Jerome
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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U2 - 10.1117/12.873871
DO - 10.1117/12.873871
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:79955781616
SN - 9780819484826
T3 - Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
BT - Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VIII
T2 - Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VIII
Y2 - 23 January 2011 through 27 January 2011
ER -