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Photonic Devices & Compound Semiconductor

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Semiconductor Laser

Semiconductor lasers are expected to be applied in a wide range of fields, such as displays, optical communications, sensing, laser processing and medical applications. We are developing lasers with wavelengths from ultraviolet, visible light to infrared, and output power from the mW to the W level. Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL), which are suitable for miniaturization and reducing power consumption, are under development not only in the infrared range, but also in the visible range. Our high power nitride-based edge-emitting lasers and VCSELs with originally-designed structures have showed world-class performance, garnering significant attention and earning strong recognition at domestic and overseas academic conferences. Our next target is to widen the wavelength and output power range in order to pursue more applications.

Image of high power laser and Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) Image of high power laser and Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL)
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