Monolithically integrated interferometer for optical displacement measurement

Daniel Hofstetter; Hans P. Zappe

doi:10.1117/12.229969

10 January 1996 Monolithically integrated interferometer for optical displacement measurement

Daniel Hofstetter, Hans P. Zappe

Proceedings Volume 2695, Functional Photonic and Fiber Devices; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.229969
Event: Photonics West '96, 1996, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We discuss the fabrication of a monolithically integrated optical displacement sensors using III-V semiconductor technology. The device is configured as a Michelson interferometer and consists of a distributed Bragg reflector laser, a photodetector and waveguides forming a directional coupler. Using this interferometer, displacements in the 100 nm range could be measured at distances of up to 45 cm. We present fabrication, device results and characterization of the completed interferometer, problems, limitations and future applications will also be discussed.

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Daniel Hofstetter and Hans P. Zappe "Monolithically integrated interferometer for optical displacement measurement", Proc. SPIE 2695, Functional Photonic and Fiber Devices, (10 January 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.229969

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