Ultra-High Aggregate Bandwidth Two-Dimensional Multiple-Wavelength Diode Laser Arrays

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) multi-wavelength vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays is promising for ultrahigh aggregate capacity optical networks. A 2D VCSEL array emitting 140 distinct wavelengths was reported by implementing a spatially graded layer in the VCSEL structure, which in turn creates a wavelength spread. In this program, we concentrated on novel epitaxial growth techniques to make reproducible and repeatable multi-wavelength VCSEL arrays. MBE, Patterned substrate, VCSEL.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 1994
Accession Number
ADA280098

Entities

People

  • Connie Chang-hasnain

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Complex Variables
  • Crystal Growth
  • Distributed Bragg Reflectors
  • Distributed Feedback Lasers
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Laser Arrays
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Molecular Beam Epitaxy
  • Molecular Beams
  • Optical Communications
  • Surface Temperature
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy