Title :
Ultra low-threshold monolithic micro-Raman laser
Author :
Spillane, S.M. ; Armani, D.K. ; Vahala, K.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Phys., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate a Raman laser integrated onto a silicon microchip, using an ultra-high-Q toroidal microcavity. Low pump power thresholds (210 microwatts) and Raman output powers of 1.2 milliWatts were obtained at 1650 nm.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; elemental semiconductors; integrated optoelectronics; micro-optics; microcavities; optical pumping; silicon; 1.2 mW; 1650 nm; 210 muW; Raman output power; laser integration; monolithic micro-Raman laser; pump power; silicon microchip; ultra low-threshold; ultra-high-Q toroidal microcavity; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Microcavities; Microchip lasers; Optical fibers; Optical resonators; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Silicon compounds; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO '03. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-748-2
