Comparison of gamma and proton-induced radiation damage in long-wavelength VCSELs

M. Van Uffelen, J. Mols, A. Goussarov, C. Neumeyr, M. Ortsiefer, F. Berghmans

    Research outputpeer-review

    Abstract

    We studied long-wavelength vertical-cavity surfaceemitting laser diodes (LW-VCSELs) emitting in the 1.4-1.7 11m range under gamma radiation up to 9 MGy and 36 MeV protons up to 1013p/cm2 , in order to compare the impact of both ionizing and displacement damage on their optical and electrical properties. The limited threshold shift and slope efficiency degradation of these state-of-the-art electrically-pumped laser diodes allow us to envisage data and sensor applications in various radiation environments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2007 9th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems, RADECS 2007
    Place of PublicationNew York, NY, United States
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2007
    EventRADECS - 2007: 9th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems - Deauville
    Duration: 10 Sep 200714 Sep 2007

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the European Conference on Radiation and its Effects on Components and Systems, RADECS

    Conference

    ConferenceRADECS - 2007
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityDeauville
    Period2007-09-102007-09-14

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Radiation
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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