Title :
Optical Decoupling in a Loss-Modulated Dual-Cavity VCSEL
Author :
van Eisden, J. ; Yakimov, M. ; Tokranov, V. ; Varanasi, M. ; Oktyabrsky, S. ; Mohammed, E.M. ; Young, I.A.
Author_Institution :
Albany Univ., Albany
Abstract :
We have demonstrated the principle of optical decoupling in a loss-modulated VCSEL by use of a dual-cavity geometry. Adjusting detuning between cavities controls the decoupling amount. Flat (+/-3db) response up to 20 GHz is demonstrated.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; optical losses; optical modulation; surface emitting lasers; dual-cavity geometry; loss-modulated dual-cavity VCSEL; optical decoupling; Absorption; Bandwidth; Mirrors; Optical feedback; Optical losses; Optical modulation; Reflectivity; Resonance; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453111
