Vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VECSELs) are the most versatile laser
sources, combining unique features such as wide spectral coverage, ultrashort pulse …

Substantial developments have been achieved in the synthesis of chemical vapour
deposition (CVD) diamond in recent years, providing engineers and designers with access …

A review on the recent developments in the field of long‐wavelength (λ> 1.2 μm) high‐
brightness optically‐pumped semiconductor disk lasers (OPSDLs) is presented. As thermal …

In this paper, we analyse the prospects for using nitrogen-vacancy centre (NV) containing
diamond as a laser gain material by measuring its key laser related parameters. Synthetic …

The mid-infrared (MIR) wavelength range of the electromagnetic spectrum offers a number
of applications of growing importance such as photonic sensors for environment, industry or …

Quantum design strategy pushes highâ•’power verticalâ•’externalâ•’cavity surfaceâ•’emitting
lasers beyond 10 Page 1 LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS Laser Photonics Rev. 6, No. 5 …

Thermal management of high-power semiconductor lasers is of great importance since the
output power and beam quality are affected by the temperature rise of the gain region …

GaSb-based semiconductor disk lasers (SDLs) cover the application-rich 2-3-μm
wavelength range. The output power of these lasers is mainly limited by the active region …

High quality single crystal diamond (SCD) substrates are required for several different
important current applications. Microwave Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition …

The semiconductor disk laser (SDL) is a versatile laser source offering multiwatt-level output
powers and diffraction limited beams. While an approach to thermal management based on …