학술논문
Heat Management in High-Power Vertical-External-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers
Document Type
Periodical
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Source
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics IEEE J. Select. Topics Quantum Electron. Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of. 17(6):1772-1778 Jan, 2011
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Language
ISSN
1077-260X
1558-4542
1558-4542
Abstract
The thermal properties of a high-power vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser (VECSEL) are studied experimentally, focusing on the generation, distribution, and removal of excess heat under extreme pumping conditions. Different heat-spreading and heat-transfer approaches are analyzed. The performance of the device is optimized yielding a maximum emitted power beyond 70 W from a single spot. Finally, the potential for power-scaling in VECSELs and its restrictions are examined.