Study of High-Speed Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Diodes for Communication

Abstract

Abstract The objective of this project is to conduct fundamental research of a new Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) technology, specifically a High Heat Flow Cavity approach. The High Heat Flow Cavity VCSELs are expected to bring new capabilities to demanding applications requiring highly reliable, high-speed arrays that may be required to operate reliably in extreme temperature environments. Commercial space communication providers, for example, have these requirements for commercial space satellites and other military platforms. Low cost, higher efficiency laser sources would benefit many consumer applications, including medical applications, industrial applications, high-speed communications, and scientific research applications.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jul 18, 2016
Source ID
FA94531510316

Entities

People

  • Dennis Deepe

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Central Florida

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster