Abstract
Reliability tests for wavelength-stabilized compact diode laser systems emitting at 671 nm are presented. The devices were mounted on microoptical benches with the dimensions of 13 mm $\times\,$4 mm. Reflecting Bragg gratings were used for wavelength stabilization and emission width narrowing. The reliability tests were performed at 25$^{\circ}{\rm C}$ and at an output power up to 10 mW per micrometer stripe width of the gain medium. Reliable operation could be demonstrated over a test time up to 14500 h at an output power up to 1.0 W. Environmental tests using random vibrations with acceleration up to 29 g were performed without deterioration of the devices.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Journal | I E E E Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 116-121 |
ISSN | 2156-3950 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Semiconductor lasers
- Raman spectroscopy
- High-power lasers
- Reliability
- Laser resonators