Semiconductor lasers are small solid-state lasers that use a semiconductor as an active medium to amplify light through stimulated emission at inter-band transitions under high electron density in the ...

Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) semiconductor lasers are highly sought for medical, biotechnology, and precision manufacturing applications; however, previous UV-B laser diodes were limited to pulsed operation ...

Researchers have developed a chip-scale laser source that enhances the performance of semiconductor lasers while enabling the generation of shorter wavelengths. This pioneering work represents a ...

Anyone who has unlocked a smartphone with facial recognition, used a laser-powered optical mouse or enjoyed high-speed internet has benefited from the work of Kenichi Iga, honorary professor and ...

A new galvanometer-based laser processing system reported in Engineering integrates full-in-situ imaging and machining without requiring coordinate conversion or calibration, offering a streamlined ...

Engineers have created a new type of semiconductor laser that accomplishes an elusive goal in the field of optics: the ability to maintain a single mode of emitted light while maintaining the ability ...

Chaotic dynamics in semiconductor lasers arise from the inherent nonlinear interactions within the laser cavity, often enhanced by optical feedback mechanisms. These irregular, complex oscillations ...

SAPPHIRE XT: COHERENT’S NEW COMPACT 1W VISIBLE LASER PLATFORM SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR LIFE SCIENCE AND SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATIONS Coherent announced the launch of the Sapphire XT, a new mid-power ...

A new, miniature laser source developed by applied physicists in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and ...

Japan’s Shimadzu Corp has developed a blue direct diode laser (DDL), providing what is claimed to be industry-leading brightness levels. The 10W-type laser was exhibited at InterOpto 2013 at Pacifico ...

High Output Power and Narrow Linewidth in the “Eye Safe” 1550nm Window Can Contribute to Enhancing Safety in Autonomous Vehicle Applications SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NeoPhotonics ...

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