Title :
Performance tests of quasi-CW laser diode pump arrays conducted or sponsored by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Author :
Krainak, M. ; Afzal, R. ; Stephen, M. ; Browder, G. ; Haden, J. ; Carlson, N.
Author_Institution :
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Abstract :
We present tests of 100 W/bar quasi-CW laser diode arrays conducted, at SDL Inc. (at various deratings with constant junction temperature) and NASA Goddard, to assist in designing lasers for use in space.
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; environmental testing; laser reliability; life testing; optical pumping; semiconductor laser arrays; space vehicle electronics; 100 W; NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; constant junction temperature; deratings; laser design; performance tests; quasi-CW laser diode pump arrays; space use; Degradation; Diode lasers; Laser excitation; NASA; Optical arrays; Optical devices; Optical pumping; Semiconductor laser arrays; Temperature; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Vertical-Cavity Lasers, Technologies for a Global Information Infrastructure, WDM Components Technology, Advanced Semiconductor Lasers and Applications, Gallium Nitride Materials, Processing, and Devi
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que., Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3891-X
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.1997.619230
