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A laser diode, or LD, is an electrically pumped semiconductor laser in which the active laser medium is formed by a p-n junction of a semiconductor diode similar to that found in a light-emitting diode.
The laser diode is the most common type of laser produced with a wide range of uses that include fiber optic communications, barcode readers, laser pointers, CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc reading and recording, laser printing, laser scanning and increasingly directional lighting sources.
A laser diode is electrically a P-i-n diode. The active region of the laser diode is in the intrinsic (I) region, and the carriers (electrons and holes) are pumped into that region from the N and P regions respectively. While initial diode laser research was conducted on simple P-N diodes, all modern lasers use the double-heterostructure implementation, where the carriers and the photons are confined in order to maximize their chances for recombination and light generation. Unlike a regular diode, the goal for a laser diode is to recombine all carriers in the I region, and produce light. Thus, laser diodes are fabricated using direct bandgap semiconductors. The laser diode epitaxial structure is grown using one of the crystal growth techniques, usually starting from an N doped substrate, and growing the I doped active layer, followed by the P doped cladding, and a contact layer. The active layer most often consists of quantum wells, which provide lower threshold current and higher efficiency.
How the laser diode works.
UPDATE: It works! Here is a small video where I use another laser diode: https://youtu.be/DSwHNE-rjv4 Previous video: https://youtu.be/XCnI6ZOYKes Constant Current Load video: https://youtu.be/8uBcywBUTkw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab Parts list, Schematic, PCB Layout is on instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laser-Diode-Driver-Constant-Current-Source/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab Support me for more videos: https://www.patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h Parts list (only Ebay, Amazon is on instructables): 1x Laser Module:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575101368&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337582279&customid;=&icep;_item=22166232152...
The most simple explanation of how the LM317 circuits I've built work. I hope you can follow this, I realise not everyone likes maths but its very simple. If you increase the current too much in the circuit you WILL blow your diode, Unless the diode specifically says theres no need to use more then 2 10 Ohm resistors or equivalent.Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Tingawinga5/posts
I finally got a hold of the amazing new 520nm blueish-green laser diodes! In this video I show you how I built it into a handheld burning laser torch. The output of this laser is just on the blue side of green. Happy 5/20! Check out http://laserpointerforums.com to learn more about laser pointers, lasers, and laser pointer companies! I have been a member there for 8 years, and have received a bunch of help from the knowledgeable members there! I've been busy with school so I haven't been getting many videos out, but I have just moved out of the dorms so be expecting some more awesome videos soon! I have missed pumping out videos on a regular basis that's for sure! Stay tuned for a video of my new 3W+ handheld laser! That thing is a BEAST!!
Find more glossary: http://www.exfo.com/Support-and-Services/Be-an-Expert-Training-Program/Animated-Optical-Glossary/ A semiconductor laser used for signal transmission in fiber optics. The diode emits a high powered light through a glass lens to minimize signal loss. EXFO's Be-an-Expert Program has produced the world's first animated glossary of fiber optic terms. Including concise definitions and animated sequences, this tool provides a great reference for anyone that wishes to understand fiber terminology.
How to make a cheap and very easy laser diode driver from parts found at any electronics store. This video is about the most simple it gets, you can add extra parts for more features if you want later. For a detailed tutorial on building this driver with extra features, go here: http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/diy-homemade-laser-diode-driver-26339.html RadioShack Parts list: LM317: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062601 resistors vary on what you need, resistor kit: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062304&CAWELAID;=107599311 Parts can be bought off the internet for dirt cheap, for the prices I paid for my components, I paid 40¢. w00t 4000 subscribers!
808nm 500mW 5.6mm TO-18 Infrared IR Laser Diode This Infrared laser diode has no PD, is an industrial electronic component and used for as Industrial testament, Lab, DIY. The laser diode is and precise and sensitive optical instrument. Before carrying on some laser DIY activities, please read about the technical information first and protect your eyes before laser ray. Be sure the operator has experience in optics DIY or testing. and Don't operate when the power is connected. i used b3603 dc to dc controlled step down power supply WARNING : PLEASE DO NOT DIRECTLY EXPOSE EYES OR ANY BODY PARTSIT CAN PERMANENTLY DQMAGE IT, BE CAREFUL DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. #Specifications Output Power 500mw Wavelength 808nm Working Voltage 1.8 -2.2VDC Working Current 500-580mA Working Temperature -10 ...
This is a test of a Coherent laser diode array module. Although small, this laser duode module is capable of producing up to 60 watts of 808nm infared light. This is enough power to be able to cut paper, cardboard, wood glass or even steel! The laser runs on only 2.5 volts but requires a lot of current to be able to generate that kind of output. The laser also requires water cooing at a stabilized temperature to create peak output power and keep the laser diode from burning up. I'm eventually planning on using this laser as a pump source for a YAG and frequency doubling the output of the YAG with a KTP to achieve around 10-30W of 532nm green. Please feel free to post a comment if you have any questions. Enjoy!
How the laser diode works.
UPDATE: It works! Here is a small video where I use another laser diode: https://youtu.be/DSwHNE-rjv4 Previous video: https://youtu.be/XCnI6ZOYKes Constant Current Load video: https://youtu.be/8uBcywBUTkw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab Parts list, Schematic, PCB Layout is on instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laser-Diode-Driver-Constant-Current-Source/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab Support me for more videos: https://www.patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h Parts list (only Ebay, Amazon is on instructables): 1x Laser Module:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub;=5575101368&toolid;=10001&campid;=5337582279&customid;=&icep;_item=22166232152...
The most simple explanation of how the LM317 circuits I've built work. I hope you can follow this, I realise not everyone likes maths but its very simple. If you increase the current too much in the circuit you WILL blow your diode, Unless the diode specifically says theres no need to use more then 2 10 Ohm resistors or equivalent.Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Tingawinga5/posts
I finally got a hold of the amazing new 520nm blueish-green laser diodes! In this video I show you how I built it into a handheld burning laser torch. The output of this laser is just on the blue side of green. Happy 5/20! Check out http://laserpointerforums.com to learn more about laser pointers, lasers, and laser pointer companies! I have been a member there for 8 years, and have received a bunch of help from the knowledgeable members there! I've been busy with school so I haven't been getting many videos out, but I have just moved out of the dorms so be expecting some more awesome videos soon! I have missed pumping out videos on a regular basis that's for sure! Stay tuned for a video of my new 3W+ handheld laser! That thing is a BEAST!!
Find more glossary: http://www.exfo.com/Support-and-Services/Be-an-Expert-Training-Program/Animated-Optical-Glossary/ A semiconductor laser used for signal transmission in fiber optics. The diode emits a high powered light through a glass lens to minimize signal loss. EXFO's Be-an-Expert Program has produced the world's first animated glossary of fiber optic terms. Including concise definitions and animated sequences, this tool provides a great reference for anyone that wishes to understand fiber terminology.
How to make a cheap and very easy laser diode driver from parts found at any electronics store. This video is about the most simple it gets, you can add extra parts for more features if you want later. For a detailed tutorial on building this driver with extra features, go here: http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/diy-homemade-laser-diode-driver-26339.html RadioShack Parts list: LM317: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062601 resistors vary on what you need, resistor kit: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062304&CAWELAID;=107599311 Parts can be bought off the internet for dirt cheap, for the prices I paid for my components, I paid 40¢. w00t 4000 subscribers!
808nm 500mW 5.6mm TO-18 Infrared IR Laser Diode This Infrared laser diode has no PD, is an industrial electronic component and used for as Industrial testament, Lab, DIY. The laser diode is and precise and sensitive optical instrument. Before carrying on some laser DIY activities, please read about the technical information first and protect your eyes before laser ray. Be sure the operator has experience in optics DIY or testing. and Don't operate when the power is connected. i used b3603 dc to dc controlled step down power supply WARNING : PLEASE DO NOT DIRECTLY EXPOSE EYES OR ANY BODY PARTSIT CAN PERMANENTLY DQMAGE IT, BE CAREFUL DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. #Specifications Output Power 500mw Wavelength 808nm Working Voltage 1.8 -2.2VDC Working Current 500-580mA Working Temperature -10 ...
This is a test of a Coherent laser diode array module. Although small, this laser duode module is capable of producing up to 60 watts of 808nm infared light. This is enough power to be able to cut paper, cardboard, wood glass or even steel! The laser runs on only 2.5 volts but requires a lot of current to be able to generate that kind of output. The laser also requires water cooing at a stabilized temperature to create peak output power and keep the laser diode from burning up. I'm eventually planning on using this laser as a pump source for a YAG and frequency doubling the output of the YAG with a KTP to achieve around 10-30W of 532nm green. Please feel free to post a comment if you have any questions. Enjoy!
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Teardown of a fiber output laser assembly. I did part number/component description annotations again this time.
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Nice little mail bag arrived from Banggood so let's have a look inside The component tester gets a thorough test and also a tear down The Laser Diode is examined and specs reviewed but is the subject of a later video for a full test with my CNC Projects DANIU™ LCR-TC1 1.8inch Colorful Display Multi-functional Transistor Tester https://goo.gl/TSyuP1 EleksMaker® LA03-3500 450nm 3.5W Blue Laser Module -- https://goo.gl/wXUoZD A great improvement over my older and broken component tester....