1 March 2002 Polarization and spectral properties of ion-implanted and oxide-confined vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers
M. Yasin Akhtar Raja, Yang Cao, Guthrie H. Cooper, Abdullah Aldwayyan, Charlie X. Wang
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We conduct a comparative study of polarization properties of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) from various sources, fabricated either by ion implantation or by the oxide-confinement method. An integrated test bench (iTB) for photonic devices is used to characterize the VCSELs. The ITB setup enabled simultaneous monitoring of the polarization state, transverse modes, wavelength spectrum, and optical power of the VCSELs under test. VCSELs commonly exhibit polarization noise, switching, and instability. The polarization behavior and related modal properties of various VCSELs are investigated based on aperture size, geometry, and fabrication processes. From the cw and pulsed pumping data, a general trend and inherent behavior is identified and polarization-related limitations are discussed.
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M. Yasin Akhtar Raja, Yang Cao, Guthrie H. Cooper, Abdullah Aldwayyan, and Charlie X. Wang "Polarization and spectral properties of ion-implanted and oxide-confined vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers," Optical Engineering 41(3), (1 March 2002). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.1446463
Published: 1 March 2002
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KEYWORDS
Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

Polarization

Dielectric polarization

Switching

Anisotropy

Crystals

Optical engineering

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