Title :
Advances in diode laser pumps
Author :
Streifer, William ; Scifres, Donald R. ; Harnagel, Gary L. ; Welch, David F. ; Berger, Josef ; Sakamoto, Masamichi
Author_Institution :
Spectra Diode Lab., San Jose, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Diode laser pumps for solid-state lasers are reviewed with special emphasis on current and future capabilities. Included are discussions of pumps for CW (continuous-wave) and quasi-CW operation, and end- and side-pumping configurations.<>
Keywords :
optical pumping; reviews; semiconductor junction lasers; solid lasers; CW operation; diode laser pumps; end pumping configuration; quasi-CW operation; semiconductor lasers; side-pumping configurations; solid-state lasers; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Neodymium; Optical fibers; Pump lasers; Slabs; Solid lasers; Surface emitting lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
