High-power-density single-mode operation of GaAs-GaAlAs TJS lasers utilizing Si3N4 plasma deposition for facet coating

Abstract
A new method of laser diode facet coating, plasma deposition of Si3N4 film, has been developed. Utilizing it, laser diodes which operate at 4 mW/μm power density in single longitudinal and fundamental transverse mode for more than 1000 h have been realized.