We review the progress of commercial single-frequency VECSELs for quantum technology applications. VECSELs are ideal laser sources for applications requiring low-noise watt-level single-frequency light with excellent beam quality. In particular, we present features of lasers addressing the need for spectroscopy, laser cooling and trapping for selected atoms and molecules, such as Be, Cd, Sr and Yb. Power scaling abilities in single-frequency operation are also discussed.
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