Title :
Semiconductor light sources with capabilities of electronic beam-scanning
Author :
Suemune, I. ; Kan, Y. ; Yamanishi, M.
Author_Institution :
Hiroshima University, Faculty of Engineering, Higashihiroshima, Japan
Abstract :
A new type of beam-scannable light source which utilises a grating output coupler is proposed. Beam-deflection of ten degrees is demonstrated in a superluminescent mode, and the possibility of beam-scanning in a lasing mode is discussed.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; diffraction gratings; gallium arsenide; integrated optics; laser beams; laser modes; optical waveguides; semiconductor junction lasers; GaAs/GaAlAs; III-V semiconductors; electronic beam-scanning; grating output coupler; integrated optics; optical waveguides; semiconductor light source; superluminescent mode;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19830680
