Vertical cavity laser with depleted optical thyristor structure for optical switching systems

Woon Kyung Choi, D. G. Kim, Y. W. Choi, S. Lee, D. H. Woo, Kent D Choquette

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Abstract

We demonstrate, for the first time, the optical properties of the selectively oxidized vertical cavity laser (VCL) with a depleted optical thyristor (DOT) structure, which has not only a low threshold current, but also a high sensitivity to the optical input light. The oxidized PnpN VCL-DOT clearly shows the nonlinear s-shaped current-voltage and lasing characteristics. A switching voltage of 5.24 V, a holding voltage of 1.50 V, and a very low threshold current of 0.65 mA Is measured, making these devices attractive for optical processing applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2006 International Conference on Photonics in Switching, Proceedings, PS
Pages249-251
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 International Conference on Photonics in Switching, PS - Heraklion, Greece
Duration: Oct 16 2006Oct 18 2006

Publication series

Name2006 International Conference on Photonics in Switching, Proceedings, PS

Other

Other2006 International Conference on Photonics in Switching, PS
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityHeraklion
Period10/16/0610/18/06

Keywords

  • Finite differential method
  • Optical switch
  • Optical thyristor
  • Vertical cavity laser

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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