Title :
1.1-W continuous-wave 1480-nm unstable-cavity lasers with distributed electrodes for mode shaping
Author :
Salet, P. ; Gerard, F. ; Fillion, T. ; Pinquier, A. ; Gentner, J.-L. ; Delepine, S. ; Doussiere, P.
Author_Institution :
Groupement d´Interet Econ., Alcatel Corp. Res. Center, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
The distributed electrode enables to reduce spatial hole-burning effects, therefore improving the modal behavior of diffraction-limited MQW lasers. We report the first realization of such devices emitting 1.1 W nearly single mode at 1480 nm.
Keywords :
electrodes; infrared sources; laser cavity resonators; laser modes; laser stability; laser transitions; light diffraction; optical hole burning; quantum well lasers; 1.1 W; 1480 nm; 1480-nm CW unstable-cavity lasers; diffraction-limited MQW lasers; distributed electrodes; modal behavior; mode shaping; nearly single mode; spatial hole-burning effects; Conductivity; Contacts; Diffraction; Electrodes; Etching; Laser modes; Medical services; Optical amplifiers; Power amplifiers; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 1998. ISLC 1998 NARA. 1998 IEEE 16th International
Conference_Location :
Nara, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4223-2
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.1998.734169
