Title :
Polymer encapsulated miniature Nd:YAG lasers
Author :
Evekull, D. ; Johansson, S. ; Bjurshagen, S. ; Olson, M. ; Koch, R. ; Laurell, F.
Abstract :
A continuation of the previously introduced microstructured silicon carrier concept for diode-pumped solid-state lasers is presented, using novel heat-conducting polymers as a carrier. The most prominent features of the silicon carrier concept are maintained, adding to the mass production possibilities of the inexpensive polymers. The first experiments, using a continuous wave Nd:YAG microchip laser, have given an output power of 2 W at 1064 nm, showing the potential of this new approach.
Keywords :
encapsulation; garnets; microchip lasers; neodymium; optical pumping; thermal management (packaging); yttrium compounds; 1064 nm; 2 W; YAG:Nd; YAl5O12:Nd; diode-pumped solid-state lasers; heat-conducting polymers; mass production; microchip laser; microstructured silicon carrier; miniature Nd:YAG lasers;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20030924
