Title :
Continuous-wave operation of single-transverse-mode 1310-nm VCSELs up to 115/spl deg/C
Author :
Jayaraman, V. ; Goodnough, T.J. ; Beam, T.L. ; Ahedo, F.M. ; Maurice, R.A.
Author_Institution :
Gore Photonics, Lompoc, CA, USA
Abstract :
Long-wavelength vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) have thus far not provided substantial continuous-wave (CW) output power above 70/spl deg/C. We describe recent advances using a vertically integrated 850 nm optical pump with a 1310-nm VCSEL. Using this approach, the devices described demonstrate record high temperature performance. We show single-transverse mode CW operation from -40 to +115/spl deg/C, 0.5 mw optical power up to +85/spl deg/C, and excellent device uniformity.
Keywords :
distributed Bragg reflector lasers; integrated optics; laser beams; laser cavity resonators; laser modes; optical fabrication; optical fibre communication; optical pumping; optical transmitters; semiconductor lasers; surface emitting lasers; wafer bonding; -40 to 115 C; 0.5 mW; 115 C; 1310 nm; 70 C; 85 C; 850 nm; CW output power; continuous-wave operation; continuous-wave output power; device uniformity; high temperature performance; long-wavelength vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; optical fibre communications; optical power; optical transmitters; single-transverse mode CW operation; single-transverse-mode VCSELs; vertically integrated optical pump; Integrated optics; Laser modes; Optical pumping; Optical recording; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission; Surface emitting lasers; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
