Independently-addressable monolithic laser arrays
US5742631A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2016 |
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- 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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