Author :
Chang-Hasnain, Constance J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., California Univ., Berkeley, CA, USA
Abstract :
We review basic principle and recent advances in wavelength engineering of VCSEL and discuss how the VCSEL structure has been used to effectively control the laser emission. We discuss the design, fabrication, performance and applications of wavelength tunable VCSELs using MEMS
Keywords :
laser mirrors; laser tuning; micro-optics; semiconductor lasers; surface emitting lasers; VCSEL structure; design; fabrication; laser emission control; next generation optical networks; performance; top-emitting VCSEL; wavelength engineering; wavelength tunable VCSEL; Air gaps; Laser tuning; Micromechanical devices; Optical filters; Semiconductor lasers; Surface emitting lasers; Throughput; Tunable circuits and devices; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical MEMS, 2000 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kauai, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6257-8
DOI :
10.1109/OMEMS.2000.879634
