Title :
Visible split beam VCSEL for compact sensor applications
Author :
Maute, M. ; Gerhardt, V. ; Lambkin, J.D. ; Slattery, S.A. ; Justice, J.P. ; Hegarty, S.P. ; Huyet, G. ; Corbett, B.
Author_Institution :
Firecomms, Cork
Abstract :
We present a visible VCSEL with integrated beam splitter. By focusing one beam onto a moving target and monitoring the power variation in the second beam, these devices can be used as Doppler-based velocity sensors.
Keywords :
Doppler measurement; laser beams; measurement by laser beam; optical beam splitters; optical focusing; semiconductor lasers; surface emitting lasers; velocity measurement; Doppler-based velocity sensors; VCSEL; integrated beam splitter; visible split beam; Etching; Fiber lasers; Gratings; Laser beams; Mirrors; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Power lasers; Surface emitting lasers; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; (140.0140) Lasers and laser optics; (140.7270) Vertical emitting lasers; (140.7300) Visible lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
