Title :
Characterization of VCSEL arrays using nonlinear optics and dynamics
Author :
Simpson, T.B. ; Doft, F. ; Liu, J.J. ; Chang, W. ; Simonis, G.J.
Author_Institution :
Jaycor Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract :
Arrays of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are now being built for use in high-speed local-area networks. The performance of individual devices depends on both intrinsic characteristics of the laser cavity and extrinsic characteristics such as circuit characteristics. Overall system performance can depend on the uniformity of devices across the array. Device parasitics can obscure the underlying intrinsic characteristics of the VCSELs
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; laser stability; nonlinear optics; semiconductor laser arrays; surface emitting lasers; VCSEL arrays; device parasitics; dynamics; extrinsic characteristics; high-speed local-area networks; intrinsic characteristics; nonlinear optics; overall system performance; vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers; High speed optical techniques; Nonlinear optics; Optical arrays; Optical modulation; Optical pumping; Power generation; Pump lasers; Surface emitting lasers; Threshold current; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS '99. IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society 1999 12th Annual Meeting
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5634-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.1999.813510
