High Power, High Efficiency, 2D Laser Diode Arrays for Pumping Solid State Lasers

摘要

This document reports the current performance of 2D laser diode arrays operating at 770 nm and 808 nm for pumping promethium and neodymium solid state lasers, respectively. Typical power densities are in excess of 2kw/cm sup 2 with overall efficiencies greater than 30%. (ERA citation 13:022293)