Title :
Scalable compact laser diode array technology for high energy applications
Author :
Thiagarajan, Padma ; Smith, Samuel ; Caliva, B. ; Helmrich, J. ; Das, S. ; Lapinski, F. ; Pennington, G. ; Walker, Richard ; McElhinney, M.
Author_Institution :
Lasertel Inc., Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
Multi-kw compact CW and QCW laser diode array technology is presented for use in high energy applications. Performance of the fully soldered compact arrays and approaches for scalability to sub-megawatt class laser diode modules are discussed.
Keywords :
laser beam applications; modules; semiconductor laser arrays; CW laser diode array; QCW laser diode array; scalable compact laser diode array; submegawatt class laser diode modules; Arrays; Assembly; Bars; Coolants; Diode lasers; Laser applications; Quantum cascade lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA