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The world's first tunable diamond Raman laser was born
**Abstract**
Element Six recently announced significant progress in a high-power laser project developed in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde. The team successfully created the world's first tunable diamond Raman laser and continuous-wave laser, marking a major breakthrough in laser technology. This achievement is made possible by the use of Element Six’s synthetic diamond materials, which have proven to be highly effective in solid-state laser applications.
Founded in 1796, the University of Strathclyde has long been a leader in photonics research. Since 2006, it has partnered with Element Six to develop advanced optical components for high-power lasers. Synthetic diamond was chosen for its exceptional properties, including high thermal conductivity and broad spectral transparency—key factors that make it ideal for use in laser systems.
Dr. Alan Kemp, a senior researcher at the university, highlighted the importance of this development: “While tunable Raman lasers have been tested before, previous materials lacked the thermal performance needed to sustain high output power. Diamond, with its superior heat dissipation, allows for significantly higher power output in regions where traditional lasers struggle. This opens up new possibilities for diamond in solid-state laser engineering and even in cutting-edge technical fields.â€
The Strathclyde team achieved Raman laser operation by placing synthetic diamond inside a laser cavity. Because Element Six’s diamond has minimal light loss, the system doesn’t require high-intensity pulsed lasers, making the process more efficient. This advancement could lead to major improvements in technologies like trace gas detection and complex ophthalmic surgeries.
The researchers used a tunable semiconductor laser disk to adjust the Raman laser’s color, while Element Six’s single-crystal diamond heatsink helped manage thermal dissipation, enabling multiple tunable power outputs. By embedding a diamond piece into the laser cavity, a fully tunable diamond Raman laser was realized.
Adrian Wilson, Head of Technology at Element Six, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We’ve worked closely with the University of Strathclyde for eight years, and our low-loss, low-birefringence synthetic diamonds have played a crucial role in their research. This breakthrough in Raman laser technology is the result of our combined efforts, and we look forward to continuing this successful collaboration in the future.â€