Monolithically integrated resonant-cavity photodetectors for measurement and feedback control of spontaneous and stimulated emission

James A. Lott

doi:10.1117/12.271174

15 April 1997 Monolithically integrated resonant-cavity photodetectors for measurement and feedback control of spontaneous and stimulated emission

James A. Lott

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 2999, Photodetectors: Materials and Devices II; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271174
Event: Photonics West '97, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper presents a study of the physics and applications of resonant cavity pin photodetectors strategically positioned within the optical structure of vertical microcavity surface emitting devices. Conventional AlGaAs resonant cavity light-emitting diodes and vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) emitting near 780 nm are examined. However, the structures include resonant cavity detectors placed within the upper or lower distributed Bragg reflectors. The detectors consist of an undoped quantum well absorbing layer positioned at an antinode of the resonant standing wave.A classical model is developed to examine the detector's spectral responsivity. This embedded detector scheme provides an effective means for studying the spontaneous and stimulated emission components of microcavity light emitting devices. The photocurrent from the intracavity detector is proportional to the microcavity output power over a broad emission range. This is especially useful for the control of VCSEL output power by means of a feedback circuit.

Citation Download Citation

James A. Lott "Monolithically integrated resonant-cavity photodetectors for measurement and feedback control of spontaneous and stimulated emission", Proc. SPIE 2999, Photodetectors: Materials and Devices II, (15 April 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271174

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
12 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Sensors

Quantum wells

Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

Optical microcavities

Photodetectors

Optical resonators

Reflectivity

Show All Keywords

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years