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Independently-addressable monolithic laser arrays

US5742631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1996
Grant dateApr 21, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/4087
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a laser array which can produce monolithic, closely-spaced, independently-addressable lasing elements. More specifically, this invention simplifies the formation of solid state laser arrays through the use of as-grown buried lateral waveguiding structures.

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