Title :
Micromirrors for wafer-scale fabrication of electrically-pumped VECSELs
Author :
Keeler, G.A. ; Serkland, D.K. ; Geib, K.M. ; Peake, G.M. ; Mar, A.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
We describe the performance of a compact electrically-pumped vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser (VECSEL) that is designed for mass production. Instead of using a bulk external mirror, we have incorporated a micromirror fabricated by wafer-scale precision molding.
Keywords :
integrated optics; laser cavity resonators; laser mirrors; micromirrors; optical fabrication; semiconductor lasers; surface emitting lasers; bulk external mirror; coupled-cavity design; electrically-pumped VECSEL; micromirrors; vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser; wafer-scale fabrication; wafer-scale precision molding;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-777-6
