Methods of modulating microlasers at ultralow power levels, and systems thereof
US9031102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/1042
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microlaser system includes an optical source, a microlaser, an actuator switch, and a photovoltaic power source. The microlaser, which includes a control element, is optically pumped by at least a portion of light emitted by the optical source. The actuator switch is configured to be activated by a triggering event. Furthermore, the photovoltaic power source is coupled in a series connection with the actuator switch and the control element, the series connection configured to connect the photovoltaic power source to the control element of the microlaser when the actuator switch is activated by the triggering event.
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