Title :
Etched-mirror unstable-resonator semiconductor lasers
Author :
Craig, R.R. ; Casperson, Lee W. ; Stafsudd, O.M. ; Yang, J.J.J. ; Evans, G.A. ; Davidheiser, R.A.
Author_Institution :
University of California, Department of Electrical Engineering, Los Angeles, USA
Abstract :
The operation and performance of the first etched-mirror high-loss (ray unstable) semiconductor diode lasers are reported and discussed. This is an alternate approach to conventional plane-parallel stripe geometry diode lasers or monolithic laser arrays for obtaining improved mode control and higher power.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; etching; gallium arsenide; laser accessories; laser cavity resonators; laser modes; mirrors; semiconductor junction lasers; GaAs-GaAlAs laser; etched mirror unstable resonator semiconductor lasers; mode control; power characteristics;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850043
