Two-dimensional coupling in tuned coherent hexagonal vertical cavity laser arrays

Bradley J. Thompson, Katherine Lakomy, Kent D. Choquette

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Abstract

A 6-element hexagonal vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser array is resonantly tuned to coherence. The far-field profile is narrowed in two-dimensions, with a Full Width at Half Maximum of 2° compared to a single-emitter with 10° FWHM. Multiple coherent outputs are possible dependent on the tuned bias condition, making this technology promising for two-dimensional mode engineering.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationScience and Innovations, CLEO_SI 2019
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781943580576
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventCLEO: Science and Innovations, CLEO_SI 2019 - San Jose, United States
Duration: May 5 2019May 10 2019

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F129-CLEO_SI 2019
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: Science and Innovations, CLEO_SI 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period5/5/195/10/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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