Composite resonator vertical cavity laser diode
The use of two coupled laser cavities has been employed in edge emitting semiconductor lasers for mode suppression and frequency stabilization. The incorporation of coupled resonators within a vertical cavity laser opens up new possibilities due to the unique ability to tailor the interaction between the cavities. Composite resonators can be utilized to control spectral and temporal properties within the laser; previous studies of coupled cavity vertical cavity lasers have employed photopumped structures. The authors report the first composite resonator vertical cavity laser diode consisting of two optical cavities and three monolithic distributed Bragg reflectors. Cavity coupling effects and two techniques for external modulation of the laser are described.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Financial Management and Controller, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 650276
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-98-0517C; CONF-980529-; ON: DE98004115; TRN: AHC2DT04%%189
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Conference on lasers and electro-optics, San Francisco, CA (United States), 3-8 May 1998; Other Information: PBD: May 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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