Al2O3 half-wave films for long-life cw lasers

Abstract
Long‐term operating‐life data are reported for (AlGa)As cw laser diodes. The use of half‐wave Al2O3 facet coatings is shown to eliminate facet erosion, allowing stable diode operation at constant current for periods in excess of 10 000 h.

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