Electrostatically tunable optical device and optical interconnec

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1992-09-04

1994-03-01

Scott, Jr., Leon

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Tuning

372 96, 372 92, 372 98, 372107, 372108, H01S 310

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052915026

ABSTRACT:
A microlaser is described which is electrostatically tunable. One of the reflectors includes at least one reflecting part whose distance from the other reflector can be adjusted to change the effective optical distance between the reflectors and thus tune the optical frequency at which lasing occurs. The disclosure brings out that the inventive aspect is also applicable to other optical devices having reflectors defining a Fabry-Perot cavity. An optical interconnecting scheme for processors using the microlaser is also described.

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Jewell, J. L., et al., "Microlasers", Scientific American, Nov. 1991, pp. 86-94.
Photonics Research Incorporated brochure entitled "Microlaser Arrays" (including papers), Jun. 1992.

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