Compact mid-IR laser

Details Compact mid-IR laser Compact mid-IR laser

2011-01-10

2011-11-01

Stultz, Jessica (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular resonant cavity

Specified cavity component

C372S034000, C372S036000, C372S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08050307

ABSTRACT:
A compact mid-IR laser device utilizes a quantum cascade laser to provide mid-IR frequencies suitable for use in molecular detection by signature absorption spectra. The compact nature of the device is obtained owing to an efficient heat transfer structure, the use of a small diameter aspheric lens and a monolithic assembly structure to hold the optical elements in a fixed position relative to one another. Efficient heat transfer is achieved using a thermoelectric cooler TEC combined with a high thermal conductivity heat spreader onto which the quantum cascade laser is thermally coupled. The heat spreader not only serves to dissipate heat and conduct same to the TEC, but also serves as an optical platform to secure the optical elements within the housing in a fixed relationship relative on one another.

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