High-power laser arrays for optical computing

Erik Zucker

doi:10.1117/12.2321736

1 December 1991 High-power laser arrays for optical computing

Erik Zucker

Proceedings Volume 1563, Optical Enhancements to Computing Technology; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2321736
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

We demonstrate both common electrode and addressable arrays of single mode semiconductor lasers suitable for optical computing and optical data storage. In the common electrode geometry, eight lasers have been fabricated on a single chip which show excellent spectral and power uniformity. Total optical power obtained from this array has been in excess of 1.2 Watts CW. We have also fabricated two and nine element monolithic, individually addressable arrays with emitter spacings between 10 jim and 150 p m. Separately addressed, each element emits in a single spatial mode to greater than 0.1 Watts. For the nine element array, uniformity of better than 1.0 nanometer in wavelength and 1 milliamp in operating current across the array has been obtained. Results on crosstalk and reliability of the arrays are presented.

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Erik Zucker "High-power laser arrays for optical computing", Proc. SPIE 1563, Optical Enhancements to Computing Technology, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2321736

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