Spherical array laser source

Details Spherical array laser source Spherical array laser source

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Harvey, Minsun (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular active media

Semiconductor

C372S050123

Reexamination Certificate

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07965754

ABSTRACT:
A laser cavity is provided by a reflecting spherical substrate with an array of emitters having a mode size. Each emitter has an axis aligned with a radius of the spherical substrate. A single mode waveguide is aligned with the array at an optical coupling distance less than the radius of the spherical substrate. A reflector substantially coincident with an end of the waveguide combines with the reflecting spherical substrate as a cavity.

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