• High Power Laser Science and Engineering
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Shi Jianmei, yang chengao, Chen Yihang, Wang Tianfang, Yu Hongguang, Cao Juntian, Geng Zhengqi, Wang Zhiyuan, Wen Haoran, Tan Hao, Zhang Yu, Jiang Dongwei, Wu Donghai, Xu Yingqiang, Ni Haiqiao, Niu Zhichuan
Author Affiliations
  • Institute of Semiconductors Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Shenzhen International Quantum Academy
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    Abstract

    Power scaling in conventional broad-area (BA) lasers often leads to the operation of higher-order lateral modes, resulting in a multiple-lobe far-field profile with large divergence. Here, we report an advanced sawtooth waveguide (ASW) structure integrated onto a wide ridge waveguide. It strategically enhances the loss difference between higher-order modes and the fundamental mode, thereby facilitating high-power narrow-beam emission. Both optical simulations and experimental results illustrate the significant increase in additional scattering loss of the higher-order modes. The optimized ASW lasers achieve an impressive output power of 1.1 W at 4.6 A at room temperature, accompanied by a minimal full width at half maximum (FWHM) lateral divergence angle of 4.91°. Notably, the far-field divergence is reduced from 19.61° to 11.39° at the saturation current, showcasing a remarkable 42% improvement compared to conventional BA lasers. Moreover, the current dependence of divergence has been effectively improved by 38%, further confirming the consistent and effective lateral mode control capability offered by our design.
    Manuscript Accepted: Apr. 3, 2024
    Posted: Apr. 28, 2024