DocumentCode
2879534
Title
Polarization-switching VCSELs for dual-channel communications
Author
Yang, H. P D ; Hsu, I.C. ; Lai, F.I. ; Kuo, H.C. ; Wang, S.C. ; Chi, J.Y.
Author_Institution
Nanophotonic Center, Ind. Technol. Res. Inst., Hsinchu
fYear
2006
fDate
21-26 May 2006
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We have made cross-shaped polarization-switching VCSELs for dual-channel optical communications. The polarization of the device is controlled by its asymmetry in geometry and current injection. High switching power ratio of over 20 between two polarization states has been achieved.
Keywords
optical communication; surface emitting lasers; dual-channel communications; polarization-switching VCSEL; Apertures; Arm; Communication switching; Epitaxial layers; Ohmic contacts; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Switches; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-55752-813-1
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628734
Filename
4628734
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