The effect of multiple transverse modes in self-mixing sensors based on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers

John R. Tucker, Aleksandar D. Rakic, Andrei V. Zvyagin, Christopher J. O'Brien

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Abstract

In this work we investigate the effect of multiple transverse modes, such as those found in Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers, in self-mixing sensors. We show that the sensitivity of the system and the accuracy of the measurement changes periodically with target distance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCOMMAD04 - 2004 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices -Proceedings
EditorsLeksandar D. Rakić, Yew Tong Yeow
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages323-326
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0780388208, 9780780388208
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventCOMMAD04 - 2004 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices - Bribane, QLD, Australia
Duration: 8 Dec 200410 Dec 2004

Other

OtherCOMMAD04 - 2004 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBribane, QLD
Period8/12/0410/12/04

Keywords

  • Backscatter modulation
  • Multiple transverse modes
  • Optical feedback
  • Self-mixing
  • VCSEL

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