Demonstration of enhanced side-mode suppression in metal-filled photonic crystal vertical cavity lasers

Benjamin G. Griffin, Amir Arbabi, Meng Peun Tan, Ansas M. Kasten, Kent D. Choquette, Lynford L. Goddard

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Abstract

Previously reported simulations have suggested that depositing thin layers of metal over the surface of a single-mode, etched air hole photonic crystal (PhC) vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) could potentially improve the laser's side-mode suppression ratio by introducing additional losses to the higher-order modes. This work demonstrates the concept by presenting the results of a 30 nmthin film of Cr deposited on the surface of an implant-confined PhC VCSEL. Both experimental measurements and simulation results are in agreement showing that the single-mode operation is improved at the same injection current ratio relative to threshold.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1936-1938
Number of pages3
JournalOptics Letters
Volume38
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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