Title :
Power scaling diode lasers to high-brightness kW systems
Author :
Schleuning, D. ; Guinn, K. ; Zhang, Ye ; Ryu, G. ; Acklin, B.
Author_Institution :
Coherent Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
The scalability of semiconductor diode lasers to multi-kilowatt power levels has increasing importance in direct diode material processing applications. These applications require hard-pulse on-off cycling capability and high brightness. Using water-cooled semiconductor laser bars, the Highlight D-series achieves >8kW of power in a <; 1mm × 6mm beam line at a working distance of ~ 280mm. The good thermal performance of water-cooled packages allows for scaling to operation at higher powers and brightness.
Keywords :
brightness; laser beams; laser materials processing; semiconductor lasers; Highlight D-series; beam line; direct diode material processing applications; hard-pulse on-off cycling capability; high-brightness kW systems; multikilowatt power levels; power scaling diode lasers; semiconductor diode laser scalability; thermal performance; water-cooled packages; water-cooled semiconductor laser bars; working distance; Bars; Brightness; Diode lasers; Laser beams; Semiconductor diodes; Semiconductor lasers; Temperature measurement;
Conference_Titel :
High Power Diode Lasers and Systems Conference (HPD), 2013
Conference_Location :
Coventry
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2747-0
DOI :
10.1109/HPD.2013.6706605
