Breakthrough Laser Design Achieves Record Efficiency for High-Power Single-Mode Applications
Researchers have developed an extreme triple asymmetric epitaxial structure that significantly enhances power conversion efficiency in ridge waveguide diode lasers. The new design reportedly achieves 61.2% peak efficiency while maintaining single-spatial-mode operation, marking a substantial improvement over previous technologies for high-power laser applications.
Revolutionary Laser Design Boosts Efficiency
Scientists have reportedly achieved a significant breakthrough in high-power diode laser technology with the development of an extreme triple asymmetric (ETAS) epitaxial structure. According to research published in Scientific Reports, this innovative design enables single-spatial-mode lasers to deliver watt-level output with unprecedented efficiency in the 97x-nm wavelength range. Sources indicate the new structure represents a substantial improvement over previous generation technologies, addressing key limitations that have constrained high-power laser performance.