Ultra-short pulse NIR and SWIR laser diode illuminators for automotive LiDAR

R. Walker; P. Thiagarajan; E. Ruben; J. M. Maillard; B. Caliva; J. Goings; L. West

doi:10.1117/12.2510776

4 March 2019 Ultra-short pulse NIR and SWIR laser diode illuminators for automotive LiDAR

R. Walker, P. Thiagarajan, E. Ruben, J. M. Maillard, B. Caliva, J. Goings, L. West

Proceedings Volume 10900, High-Power Diode Laser Technology XVII; 109000J (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2510776
Event: SPIE LASE, 2019, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Advancements in VCSEL and edge emitter laser diode technology, associated micro-optics and drive electronics has enabled use of direct diode lasers as illumination sources for solid-state lidar. This paper will discuss advancements in integrated, low cost solid-state laser diode based illumination sources that offer pulse widths below 5ns and peak powers over 1kW with very small form factors. Data will be presented on state-of-the-art near-infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) sources. The impact on beam size and shape upon adding micro-optics to the assembly will also be shown.

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R. Walker, P. Thiagarajan, E. Ruben, J. M. Maillard, B. Caliva, J. Goings, and L. West "Ultra-short pulse NIR and SWIR laser diode illuminators for automotive LiDAR", Proc. SPIE 10900, High-Power Diode Laser Technology XVII, 109000J (4 March 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2510776

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