Choquette et al., 1997 - Google Patents
Vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers: moving from research to manufacturingChoquette et al., 1997
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- Choquette K
- Hou H
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- Proceedings of the IEEE
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After more than a decade of research, vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) are making the transition into the manufacturing arena. We review unique VCSEL properties found in their structure, growth, fabrication, and performance, which have precipitated their …
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