Long-wavelength (λ=1.55 µm) monolithic VCSEL array with >3 W CW output power

Monolithically integrated long-wavelength vertical-cavity surface-emitting high-power laser arrays emit continuous wave (CW) optical output power in excess of 3 W at 1.55 µm. Regardless of the wavelength, this is the highest CW output power reported from a monolithic VCSEL structure to date.