Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 1, 0114005(2025)

Noise Characteristic Analysis of a Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser Array using External Cavity Feedback

Wanli Ma1,2,3、*, Tian Lan1,2,3, Jun Qi1,2,3, Jinghao Zhang1,2,3, Yiwen Lou1,2,3, Fengjiao Qin1,2,3, Feng Yang1,2,3, and Zhiyong Wang1,2,3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Beijing Engineering Research Center of Laser Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
  • 2Key Laboratory of Trans-Scale Laser Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
  • 3Institute of Advanced Technology on Semiconductor Optics & Electronics, Insititue of Laser Engineering, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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    Schematic diagram of external cavity VCSEL array with hexagonal arrangement
    Variation in RIN and PN of VCSEL array under different injection currents. (a) RIN; (b) PN
    Variation in RIN and PN of VCSEL array under different filling factors. (a) RIN; (b) PN
    Variation in RIN and PN of VCSEL array under different radii of source area. (a) RIN; (b) PN
    Variation in RIN and PN of VCSEL array under different external cavity lengths. (a) RIN; (b) PN
    • Table 1. Parameters used in the simulation calculation

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      Table 1. Parameters used in the simulation calculation

      SymbolQuantityValue
      λcCenter wavelength /nm980
      τNCarrier lifetime /ns2.6
      τSPhoton lifetime /ps1.9
      εGain compression factor /cm31×10-17
      g0Differential gain coefficient /cm25.1×10-16
      αLinewidth enhancement factor2
      dwThickness of quantum well /nm8
      nwNumber of quantum well3
      ГOptical limiting factor0.038
      R1Reflectance of bottom cavity mirror0.99
      R2Reflectance of front cavity mirror0.5
      R3Reflectance of external mirror0.95
      ROXRadius of light output aperture /μm2
      RRadius of source area /μm4
      DCenter-to-center distance /μm30
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    Wanli Ma, Tian Lan, Jun Qi, Jinghao Zhang, Yiwen Lou, Fengjiao Qin, Feng Yang, Zhiyong Wang. Noise Characteristic Analysis of a Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser Array using External Cavity Feedback[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2025, 62(1): 0114005

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    Paper Information

    Category: Lasers and Laser Optics

    Received: Mar. 27, 2024

    Accepted: May. 14, 2024

    Published Online: Dec. 17, 2024

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    DOI:10.3788/LOP240976

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP240976

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