Further, BluGlass has more than quadrupled the power output of...

Further, BluGlass has more than quadrupled the power output of its distributed feedback (DFB) family of devices from the 100 mW range to 450 mW, since its Photonics West paper, published in January². BluGlass’ 450mW DFB performance while maintaining near single-frequency output and high side-mode suppression for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, was achieved by combining a blue (450nm) single-mode DFB laser with an integrated master oscillator power amplifier, in a single monolithic chip (DFB-MOPA).

BluGlass’ GaN DFBs are being designed for wafer-scale fabrication to reduce downstream optical complexity and cost, at the same time as addressing critical challenges in quantum technologies and computing while enabling greater production volume and smaller device sizes.

BluGlass’ enhanced integration capabilities and device architectures are designed to address key application challenges and enhance power and versatility of visible GaN lasers where power, precision, and tunability are required.

“Our strategic focus on scaling power at high fidelity for the precision market – amplified single-mode and DFB lasers– that led to this world-record single mode visible power and the quadrupling of power in our narrow linewidth lasers is a direct response to market demand. Our ability to satisfy unmet market needs is why BluGlass continues to be selected as partner of choice by industry leaders, including the US Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons” added Jim Haden.

The big laser diode players will surely stand up and take notice if they hadn’t already. Orders will come. The question is how quickly we can get specified for existing and new products and generate serious commercial revenues. An Australian government grant in the tens of millions will be handy. Anyone with government connections can give them a nudge please or do we need to wait for Dutton to win an election victory over dopey sleeping ALP crooks.