Title :
Cavity controlled semiconductor lasers
Author_Institution :
Novalux Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper is describes some of the early history and more recent trends in the field of cavity-controlled semiconductor lasers. Topics covered include modal properties, spectral linewidth and surface-emitting lasers.
Keywords :
history; laser cavity resonators; semiconductor lasers; surface emitting lasers; cavity-controlled semiconductor lasers; early history; enabling technology; modal properties; spectral linewidth; surface-emitting lasers; Diode lasers; Laser modes; Optical control; Optical pumping; Semiconductor lasers; Semiconductor materials; Spectroscopy; Surface emitting lasers; Temperature; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/2944.902185