18499391. CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE simplified abstract (SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
Contents
- 1 CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE
Organization Name
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Tsutomu Ishikawa of Osaka-shi (JP)
CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18499391 titled 'CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM OF WAVELENGTH TUNABLE LASER DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method of controlling a wavelength tunable laser device with semiconductor elements optically coupled to optical waveguides in a substrate.
- The method involves selecting a specific optical waveguide to transmit light and causing light to be emitted from a corresponding semiconductor element.
- The semiconductor elements are made of III-V group compound semiconductor and have optical gains, with different peak wavelengths of gain.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in telecommunications, spectroscopy, and optical sensing applications.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of controlling the wavelength of a laser device with multiple semiconductor elements efficiently.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include precise wavelength control, high efficiency, and versatility in various applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include optical communication systems, medical devices, and scientific instruments.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of similar semiconductor elements in laser devices for different applications.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the method ensure accurate and stable wavelength control over time? 2. Are there any limitations to the range of wavelengths that can be achieved with this technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of controlling a wavelength tunable laser device including a substrate and a plurality of semiconductor elements. A plurality of first optical waveguides are provided in the substrate. The plurality of semiconductor elements are formed of a III-V group compound semiconductor, have optical gains, and are optically coupled to the plurality of first optical waveguides of the substrate. Wavelengths with which gains of the plurality of semiconductor elements reach peaks differ from one another. The method includes, selecting a first optical waveguide configured to transmit light from among the plurality of first optical waveguides, and causing light to be emitted from a first semiconductor element that is a semiconductor element optically coupled to the selected first optical waveguide among the plurality of semiconductor elements.
