Title :
Recent advances in high-power VCSEL arrays
Author :
Wang, Chad S. ; Geske, Jonathan ; Berdin, Glen ; Talantov, Fedor ; Cardellino, Terri ; Garrett, Henry ; Millenheft, David ; Kumsomboone, Victor ; Renner, Daniel
Author_Institution :
FLIR Electro-Opt. Components, Ventura, CA, USA
Abstract :
High power VCSEL arrays have experienced rapid growth and development. In this paper, we review the unique properties of VCSELs and present the progress that is making them very attractive for high power laser applications.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; semiconductor laser arrays; surface emitting lasers; high power laser applications; high-power VCSEL arrays; Laser beams; Optical device fabrication; Optical pumping; Power generation; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Society Summer Topical Meeting Series, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1526-6
DOI :
10.1109/PHOSST.2012.6280696
