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Method for modulating an optically pumped, tunable vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)

US6795477B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2000
Grant dateSep 21, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/18388
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for modulating the output of an optically pumped, tunable VCSEL. Two approaches are disclosed. In a first approach, the output of the VCSEL is modulated by modulating the pump laser. In a second approach, the output of the VCSEL is modulated by modulating a voltage applied across the active region.

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