Title :
1500-nm InP diode lasers optimized for use at 77K demonstrate 73% conversion efficiency
Author :
Leisher, Paul ; Dong, Weimin ; Grimshaw, Mike ; DeFranza, Mark ; Dubinskii, Mark ; Patterson, Steve ; Martinsen, Rob
Author_Institution :
nLight Corp., Vancouver, WA, USA
Abstract :
The power conversion efficiency of cryogenically-cooled InP diode lasers is limited by excess electrical voltage caused by carrier freeze-out. A laser design which specifically mitigates this effect demonstrates peak efficiency of 73% at 77 K.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; indium compounds; semiconductor lasers; InP; cryogenically-cooled diode lasers; laser design; power conversion efficiency; temperature 77 K; wavelength 1500 nm; Diode lasers; Indium phosphide; Laser excitation; Optical design; Power measurement; Pump lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Solid lasers; Temperature; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
