Title :
Polymer encapsulated diode pumped Nd:YAG lasers
Author :
Evekull, D. ; Bjurshagen, S. ; Gustafsson, M. ; Kjellberg, L. ; Koch, R. ; Olson, M.
Author_Institution :
Acreo AB, Kista, Sweden
Abstract :
We have previously reported on the development of a novel and versatile design concept for diode-pumped solid-state lasers (DPSSL) utilising microstructured silicon carriers. This concept enables compact assembly and passive alignment of all the optical components, passive and active. The carrier also provides a reliable and efficient thermal management. We here present, to the best of our knowledge, the first report on a polymer encapsulated diode-pumped solid-state laser, based on our previous design concept. This technology could enable extremely low-cost DPSSL devices for high-volume market applications.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; encapsulation; neodymium; optical polymers; optical pumping; silicon; solid lasers; thermo-optical effects; Si; YAG:Nd; YAl5O12:Nd; compact assembly; diode pumped Nd:YAG laser; diode-pumped solid-state laser; microstructured silicon carrier; optical component; passive alignment; polymer encapsulation; thermal management; Assembly; Diodes; Laser excitation; Optical design; Optical devices; Polymers; Pump lasers; Silicon; Solid lasers; Thermal management;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, 2003. CLEO/Europe. 2003 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7734-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE.2003.1312101
