Sony group corporation (20240313507). VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE, VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE ARRAY, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE simplified abstract
VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE, VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE ARRAY, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE
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TATSUSHI Hamaguchi of TOKYO (JP)
EIJI Nakayama of KUMAMOTO (JP)
HIDEKAZU Kawanishi of TOKYO (JP)
VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE, VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE ARRAY, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240313507 titled 'VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE, VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE ARRAY, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER DEVICE
The abstract describes a patent application for a vertical cavity surface emitting laser device. The device includes a semiconductor layer, a substrate, a first mirror, and a second mirror. The semiconductor layer contains an active layer made of a first material, while the substrate is made of a second material with a higher bandgap energy than the first material. The first mirror reflects light of a specific wavelength, while the second mirror reflects the same wavelength of light.
- The device consists of a semiconductor layer with an active layer made of a first material.
- The substrate is made of a second material with a higher bandgap energy than the first material.
- A first mirror is located on the semiconductor layer and reflects light of a specific wavelength.
- A second mirror is located on the substrate and also reflects light of a specific wavelength.
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications - Optical data storage - Medical devices - Laser printing - Sensing and imaging technologies
Problems Solved: - Efficient light emission - Precise wavelength control - Compact design - High-quality laser output - Improved performance and reliability
Benefits: - Enhanced efficiency - Greater precision - Compact size - Reliable performance - Versatile applications
Commercial Applications: Title: Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Devices in Telecommunications and Beyond This technology can be used in telecommunications for high-speed data transmission, optical data storage for efficient data retrieval, medical devices for precise surgical procedures, laser printing for high-quality printing, and sensing and imaging technologies for accurate data collection.
Questions about Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Devices: 1. How does the bandgap energy of the substrate affect the performance of the laser device? The bandgap energy of the substrate influences the wavelength of light that can be transmitted through the device, allowing for precise control and efficient emission.
2. What are the advantages of using vertical cavity surface emitting laser devices in telecommunications? Vertical cavity surface emitting laser devices offer high-speed data transmission, compact design, and reliable performance, making them ideal for telecommunications applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
[solving means] a vertical cavity surface emitting laser device according to the present technology includes: a semiconductor layer; a substrate; a first mirror; and a second mirror. the semiconductor layer includes an active layer formed of a first material. the substrate is bonded to the semiconductor layer, is formed of a second material having bandgap energy higher than that of the first material, and causes light of a specific wavelength to be transmitted therethrough. the first mirror is provided on a side of the semiconductor layer opposite to the substrate, and reflects the light of a specific wavelength. the second mirror is provided on a side of the substrate opposite to the semiconductor layer, and reflects the light of a specific wavelength.
