Q-switched Nd-based lasers are used for a variety of medical and manufacturing applications and require extremely high efficiency and stability from the diode pump, but limited commercially available solutions exist for single spatial mode direct pumping of Nd-based lasers at 885 nm. To satisfy this need, Freedom Photonics has developed ultra-robust watt-class diffraction-limited 885 nm diode lasers.
We are in the process of performing full reliability and lifetime assessments on our watt-class single-mode 885 nm diode lasers. To achieve high reliability, we employ facet passivation methods to protect against catastrophic optical mirror damage (COMD). Additionally, progress on the development of VBG-locked packages will be discussed. These devices may be used as reliable, high efficiency pumps for Nd-doped solid-state lasers.
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