High-density pulsed laser diode arrays for SSL pumping

Ryan Feeler; Edward Stephens

doi:10.1117/12.850540

4 May 2010 High-density pulsed laser diode arrays for SSL pumping

Ryan Feeler, Edward Stephens

Proceedings Volume 7686, Laser Technology for Defense and Security VI; 76860M (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850540
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Northrop Grumman Cutting Edge Optronics has developed a new laser diode array package with minimal bar-to-bar spacing. These High Density Stack (HDS) packages allow for a power density increase on the order of ~ 2.5x when compared to industry-standard arrays. This work contains an overview of the manufacturing process, as well as representative data for 5-, 10-, and 20-bar arrays. Near-field and power vs. current data is presented in each case. Power densities approaching 15 kW/cm² are presented. In addition, power and wavelength are presented as a function of pulse width in order to determine the acceptable operational parameters for this type of array. In the low repetition rate Nd:YAG pumping regime, all devices are shown to operate with relatively low junction temperatures. A discussion of future work is also presented, with a focus on extending the HDS architecture to reliable operation at 300W per bar. This will enable power densities of approximately 25 kW/cm².

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Ryan Feeler and Edward Stephens "High-density pulsed laser diode arrays for SSL pumping", Proc. SPIE 7686, Laser Technology for Defense and Security VI, 76860M (4 May 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850540

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