18224270. TUNABLE LASER LIGHT SOURCE AND LiDAR APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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TUNABLE LASER LIGHT SOURCE AND LiDAR APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
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TUNABLE LASER LIGHT SOURCE AND LiDAR APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18224270 titled 'TUNABLE LASER LIGHT SOURCE AND LiDAR APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
The patent application describes a tunable laser light source with a unique waveguide structure and thermal isolation features.
- The laser light source includes a substrate with a waveguide layer on top, consisting of two optical waveguides extending in different directions.
- Each waveguide has an optical amplifier, with a thermal isolation structure between them to prevent heat transfer.
- The waveguide layer is disconnected in the thermal isolation structure, exposing the substrate's upper surface.
Potential Applications: - Optical communications - Sensing and detection systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient heat management in laser light sources - Enhanced tunability and stability of laser output
Benefits: - Improved performance and reliability - Precise control over laser parameters - Cost-effective manufacturing process
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Tunable Laser Light Source for High-Performance Applications" This technology can be utilized in telecommunications, scientific research, and industrial manufacturing processes, where precise and stable laser light sources are essential.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the thermal isolation structure improve the performance of the laser light source?
- The thermal isolation structure prevents heat transfer between the optical amplifiers, ensuring stable and efficient operation.
2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this tunable laser light source?
- The precise control and stability of the laser output can lead to reduced maintenance costs and increased overall efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A tunable laser light source includes a substrate; a waveguide layer disposed on the substrate, and including: a first optical waveguide and a second optical waveguide that are spaced apart from each other in a first direction and that extend in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a first optical amplifier provided on the first optical waveguide; a second optical amplifier provided on the second optical waveguide and facing the first optical amplifier at a distance in the first direction; and a thermal isolation structure that is provided between the first optical amplifier and the second optical amplifier in the first direction, wherein, in the thermal isolation structure, the waveguide layer is disconnected in the first direction such that an upper surface of the substrate is exposed outside of the waveguide layer.
