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Feedback-Induced Failure of High-Power Diode Lasers.
- Source :
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics . Dec2018, Vol. 54 Issue 6, p1-13. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Catastrophic failure of diode pumps in laser systems exhibiting back-irradiance is a common occurrence yet poorly understood. Prior paper has established boundaries for time-zero failures, but these results cannot be used to deduce safe back-irradiance levels for long-term reliable operation. In this paper, a framework to describe the impact of back-irradiance on the reliability of diode pumps is established. The root-cause of back-irradiance induced failure is identified as thermal in nature. The approach follows conventional reliability methodologies by treating the parameters of back-irradiance as stressors, which accelerate failures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00189197
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133668197
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/JQE.2018.2873073