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Gain-embedded meta mirrors for optically pumped semiconductor disk lasers

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Publication Date2019-09-18
JournalOptics Express
AuthorsZhou Yang, David Lidsky, Mansoor Sheik-Bahae
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We propose and analyze an active mirror structure that uses a subwavelength grating reflector combined with optical gain. The structure is designed to be directly bonded to a thermal substrate (such as diamond) for efficient heat removal. We present optical wave propagation and thermal transport analysis and show that such a structure is well suited for power scaling of optically pumped semiconductor disk lasers to multi-kilowatt CW power operation.