Robust High-Power Diodes for Next Generation Laser Systems

Executive Summary

We aim to increase high-power laser diode device brightness by researching the material science related to output power loss during laser operating lifetime and developing device engineering methods to mitigate failure modes and pack diodes closer together. If successful, we could triple state-of-the-art brightness and enable a robust industrial supply of reliable, cost-effective laser diode devices that offer better performance, greater surety, and improved size, weight, and power for next-generation, high-energy-density physics and other mission-related applications.