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Monolithically integrated optically-pumped edge-emitting semiconductor laser

US6714574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2001
Grant dateMar 30, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/4056
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention features an edge-emitting semiconductor signal laser having an active region to produce laser light. There is provided a semiconductor pump laser monolithically integrated with the edge-emitting signal laser. The pump laser includes a photon emissive active region to provide photopumping of the active region of the edge-emitting signal laser, thereby providing optical excitation of the active region of the signal laser.

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