Laser diodes are the hidden champions of contemporary laser technology. From simple laser pointers to complex quantum communication satellites, laser diodes are everywhere. It has excellent efficiency, compact structure, numerous types, and most importantly, it is becoming cheaper.
Many people have considered applying laser diodes to their products. Sometimes they may be completely new systems, and sometimes they may be used to replace old lasers. Faced with a wide variety of laser diodes, how should engineers choose?
Step 1: Convert application requirements to laser parameters
Step 2: Select the laser type
Step 3: Choose laser material
Step 4: Make the final chart and start looking for suppliers