Polarization switching (PS) dynamics and synchronization performances of two mutually coupled vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are studied theoretically in this paper. A group of dimensionless rate...Polarization switching (PS) dynamics and synchronization performances of two mutually coupled vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are studied theoretically in this paper. A group of dimensionless rate equations is derived to describe our model. While analysing the PS characteristics, we focus on the effects of coupling rate and frequency detuning regarding different mutual injection types. The results indicate that the x-mode injection defers the occurrence of PS, while the y-mode injection leads the PS to occur at a lower current. Strong enough polarization-selective injection can suppress the PS. Moreover, if frequency detuning is considered, the effects of polarization-selective mutual injection will be weakened. To evaluate the synchronization performance, the correlation coefficients and output dynamics of VCSELs with both pure mode and mixed mode polarizations are given. It is found that performance of complete synchronization is sensitive to the frequency mismatch but it is little affected by mixed mode polarizations, which is opposite to the case of injection-locking synchronization.展开更多
Taking into account oxidation temperature, N2 carrier gas flow, and the geometry of the mesa structures this paper investigates the characteristics of selective oxidation during the fabrication of the vertical cavity ...Taking into account oxidation temperature, N2 carrier gas flow, and the geometry of the mesa structures this paper investigates the characteristics of selective oxidation during the fabrication of the vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) in detail. Results show that the selective oxidation follows a law which differs from any reported in the literature. Below 435℃ selective oxidation of Al0.98Ga0.02As follows a linear growth law for the two mesa structures employed in VCSEL. Above 435℃ approximately increasing parabolic growth is found, which is influenced by the geometry of the mesa structures. Theoretical analysis on the difference between the two structures for the initial oxidation has been performed, which demonstrates that the geometry of the mesa structures does influence on the growth rate of oxide at higher temperatures.展开更多
We perform a theoretical study on the polarization-resolved compound lasing mode (CLM) of two mutually coupled vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). Different solutions of CLMs are derived though stabi...We perform a theoretical study on the polarization-resolved compound lasing mode (CLM) of two mutually coupled vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). Different solutions of CLMs are derived though stability analysis of the spin-flip model. The dynamical evolvements of CLMs with the existence of polarization degrees of freedom are also charactered. The most stable CLM with the smallest carrier density tend to be excited, since the gain needed for this mode to emit is the lowest. In the given system, varying values of injection rate or birefringence, etc., will change the generation of the preferred CLMs in the two polarization directions, and thus influence the polarization switching (PS) characteristics. Thus, hoppings between CLMs are also companied by PSs. Through mapping of average power in the parameter space, the influences of coupling rate and anisotropy parameters (linear dichroism and linear birefringence) on PS and hopping between CLMs are discussed.展开更多
利用胆固醇液晶(CLC)涂覆于垂直腔面发射激光器(VCSEL)表面,将其作为VCSEL输出偏振调控单元,测量并分析了CLC-VCSEL的I-P特性、不同抽运电流下的偏振输出特性以及功率输出稳定性。实验结果表明,同一工作温度下,CLC-VCSEL的阈值电流...利用胆固醇液晶(CLC)涂覆于垂直腔面发射激光器(VCSEL)表面,将其作为VCSEL输出偏振调控单元,测量并分析了CLC-VCSEL的I-P特性、不同抽运电流下的偏振输出特性以及功率输出稳定性。实验结果表明,同一工作温度下,CLC-VCSEL的阈值电流比单独VCSEL的阈值电流增加了0.35 m A。CLC-VCSEL的偏振态对注入电流非常敏感。当注入电流为1.4 m A时,CLC-VCSEL表现出优良的功率稳定性能,在LCLC=4.62-5.95 mm范围内,获得了有效的圆偏振光输出。展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 10174057 and 90201011), and the Foundation for Key Program of Ministry of Education, China (Grant No 2005-105148).
文摘Polarization switching (PS) dynamics and synchronization performances of two mutually coupled vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are studied theoretically in this paper. A group of dimensionless rate equations is derived to describe our model. While analysing the PS characteristics, we focus on the effects of coupling rate and frequency detuning regarding different mutual injection types. The results indicate that the x-mode injection defers the occurrence of PS, while the y-mode injection leads the PS to occur at a lower current. Strong enough polarization-selective injection can suppress the PS. Moreover, if frequency detuning is considered, the effects of polarization-selective mutual injection will be weakened. To evaluate the synchronization performance, the correlation coefficients and output dynamics of VCSELs with both pure mode and mixed mode polarizations are given. It is found that performance of complete synchronization is sensitive to the frequency mismatch but it is little affected by mixed mode polarizations, which is opposite to the case of injection-locking synchronization.
文摘Taking into account oxidation temperature, N2 carrier gas flow, and the geometry of the mesa structures this paper investigates the characteristics of selective oxidation during the fabrication of the vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) in detail. Results show that the selective oxidation follows a law which differs from any reported in the literature. Below 435℃ selective oxidation of Al0.98Ga0.02As follows a linear growth law for the two mesa structures employed in VCSEL. Above 435℃ approximately increasing parabolic growth is found, which is influenced by the geometry of the mesa structures. Theoretical analysis on the difference between the two structures for the initial oxidation has been performed, which demonstrates that the geometry of the mesa structures does influence on the growth rate of oxide at higher temperatures.
基金the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (Grant No. 20070613058)the Foundation for Key Program of the Ministry of Education, China (Grant No. 105148)and the Doctoral Innovation Fund of Southwest Jiaotong University
文摘We perform a theoretical study on the polarization-resolved compound lasing mode (CLM) of two mutually coupled vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). Different solutions of CLMs are derived though stability analysis of the spin-flip model. The dynamical evolvements of CLMs with the existence of polarization degrees of freedom are also charactered. The most stable CLM with the smallest carrier density tend to be excited, since the gain needed for this mode to emit is the lowest. In the given system, varying values of injection rate or birefringence, etc., will change the generation of the preferred CLMs in the two polarization directions, and thus influence the polarization switching (PS) characteristics. Thus, hoppings between CLMs are also companied by PSs. Through mapping of average power in the parameter space, the influences of coupling rate and anisotropy parameters (linear dichroism and linear birefringence) on PS and hopping between CLMs are discussed.
文摘利用胆固醇液晶(CLC)涂覆于垂直腔面发射激光器(VCSEL)表面,将其作为VCSEL输出偏振调控单元,测量并分析了CLC-VCSEL的I-P特性、不同抽运电流下的偏振输出特性以及功率输出稳定性。实验结果表明,同一工作温度下,CLC-VCSEL的阈值电流比单独VCSEL的阈值电流增加了0.35 m A。CLC-VCSEL的偏振态对注入电流非常敏感。当注入电流为1.4 m A时,CLC-VCSEL表现出优良的功率稳定性能,在LCLC=4.62-5.95 mm范围内,获得了有效的圆偏振光输出。