Modeling of compact Pd coated VCSELs for hydrogen sensing

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Abstract

We report on designs for compact VCSEL sensors for use in hydrogen gas detection. We discuss 980nm VCSELs coated with Pd, which has been proven to react with hydrogen. During this reaction, the device undergoes hydrogen induced lattice expansion (HILE) which causes two distinct effects that can be detected at the output. These two effects are a red-shift in the emission wavelength and a decrease in the output power. The compact VCSELs will be positioned into a 2D array with varying mesa diameters and palladium thickness in order to distinguish and track the specific level of hydrogen present in the atmosphere.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationVertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers XV
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventVertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers XV - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 26 2011Jan 27 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7952
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherVertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers XV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period1/26/111/27/11

Keywords

  • VCSEL
  • hydrogen
  • palladium
  • sensor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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