DocumentCode
2799206
Title
Micro-mechanical external-cavity laser with wide tuning range
Author
Geerlings, E. ; Rattunde, M. ; Schmitz, J. ; Kaufel, G. ; Wagner, J. ; Kallweit, D. ; Zappe, H.
Author_Institution
IAF, Freiburg
fYear
2007
fDate
21-25 Jan. 2007
Firstpage
731
Lastpage
734
Abstract
We report on GaSb-based quantum-well diode lasers in a micro-machined external cavity setup using the Littrow configuration. An electrostatically-actuated silicon- grating, optimized to achieve a wide tuning range in the 2.3 mum wavelength range, is used as tuning element. A tuning range of 82 nm could be realized. The maximum output power of the micro external cavity laser (muECL) was above 15 mW over the entire tuning range.
Keywords
laser beam machining; micromechanical devices; quantum well lasers; Littrow configuration; electrostatically-actuated silicon-grating; micromachined external cavity; micromechanical external-cavity laser; quantum-well diode lasers; wide tuning range; Diode lasers; Electrodes; Fabrication; Fiber lasers; Gas lasers; Gratings; Laser tuning; Optical design; Optical waveguides; Reflectivity;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, 2007. MEMS. IEEE 20th International Conference on
Conference_Location
Hyogo
ISSN
1084-6999
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-095-5
Electronic_ISBN
1084-6999
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MEMSYS.2007.4433090
Filename
4433090
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