Low power polarization modulation of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

Meng Peun Tan, Ansas Matthias Kasten, Timothy Strand, Kent D. Choquette

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Abstract

Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers with anisotropic cavity supports two orthogonal polarizations, and current injection direction selects the dominant polarization. Low-power, high extinction ratio modulation requiring < 200 mV is demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
Subtitle of host publicationLaser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO 2011
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Print)9781557529107
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

Publication series

Name2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics: Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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