nLIGHT, Inc.
METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WASTE HEAT AND/OR LIGHT IN FIBER LASERS

Abstract:

In an example, the disclosed technology includes a laser source, comprising a plurality of pump elements configured to generate laser light, a controller coupled to the plurality of pump elements, configured to select individual drive current levels to be provided to respective ones of the plurality of pump elements responsive to a request for a laser power level and at least one power supply coupled to one or more of the plurality of pump elements for driving individual pump elements at selected drive currents.