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Laser diode 2W 808NM yag dpss pump sdl-2372-P1 coherent
* Package: P1 High Heat Load Package
* Center Wavelength: 808 ( 3) nm
* Slope Efficiency: 0.9 W/A typ
* FWHM beam divergence: 12 degrees parallel, 32 degrees perpendicular to junction
* Threshold Current: 900mA typ
* Operating Current: 3.1A typ
Click here for the complete data sheet for the 2300 series. There are several different diodes in the 2300 family. Be sure to look at the 2370 section for the correct data for this part. The P1 package includes a photodiode for output power monitoring, a TEC for temperature control and a thermistor for temperature monitoring.
These make excellent pump diodes for a DPSS laser system. 808nm works well for pumping Nd:YAG and Nd:YV04. With appropriate optics and crystals, you could get 200mW or more of 532nm green. These work well with the vanadate + KTP composite crystals made by Casix to produce 200 or more mW of green.
This laser diode will fit some commercial 20-200mW DPSS laser systems including the popular Coherent Compass 532 -50 -100 and -200 version so it might be just the replacement you need to repair a weak or dead DPSS laser system. Click here for instructions from Sam's Laser FAQ on how to replace the pump diode in your Compass 532 laser.
* This laser diode must be attached to a heat sink if before it is powered. Failure to keep the diode cool will dramatically reduce it's operating lifetime and may permanently damage it.
* The output of this laser diode is nearly invisible. Don't let this fool you - it is powerful enough to set things on fire and can cause burns and permanent eye damage. You should always wear appropriate safety goggles when working with high power laser devices such as this.
