A method of polarization stabilization in surface emitting lasers

In this paper, we propose a surface emitting laser structure for controlling its output polarization. By preparing high refractive index films on the side walls of a dielectric multilayer reflector, we can provide a differential loss to the orthogonal polarizations. We estimate the reflectivity depe...

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Published in:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 1991-06, Vol.30 (6A), p.L1015-L1017
Main Authors: SHIMIZU, M, MUKAIHARA, T, BABA, T, KOYAMA, F, IGA, K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Lasers
Optics
Physics
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Summary:In this paper, we propose a surface emitting laser structure for controlling its output polarization. By preparing high refractive index films on the side walls of a dielectric multilayer reflector, we can provide a differential loss to the orthogonal polarizations. We estimate the reflectivity dependence on the polarization direction of this reflector and conclude that the control of polarization direction is possible by employing this structure.
ISSN:0021-4922
1347-4065
DOI:10.1143/jjap.30.l1015