Prof. Kam Yin Lau Profile

Prof. Kam Yin Lau

Professor Emeritus at Univ of California Berkeley

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Publications (16)

Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Stroboscopic phase-shifting interferometry for dynamic characterization of optical MEMS

Matthew Hart, Robert Conant, Kam Lau, Richard Muller

Proceedings Volume 3749, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354838

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Microopto electromechanical systems, Micromirrors, Microelectromechanical systems, Phase interferometry, Interferometry, Motion measurement, Wavefronts, Optical components, Metrology

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Integrated micromachined scanning display systems

Paul Hagelin, Uma Krishnamoorthy, Robert Conant, Richard Muller, Kam Lau, Olav Solgaard

Proceedings Volume 3749, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354841

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Displays, Image resolution, Raster graphics, Silicon, Light sources, Microelectromechanical systems, Scanners, Laser scanners, 3D scanning

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1998 Paper

VCSELs with a novel integrated quantum-well absorber

Sui Lim, Janice Hudgings, Gabriel Li, Wupen Yuen, Kam Lau, Constance Chang-Hasnain

Proceedings Volume 3286, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305453

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Absorption, Mirrors, Quantum wells, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Reflectivity, Photodetectors, Oxides

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Proceedings Article | 22 December 1997 Paper

Self-pulsations, bistability, and intracavity quantum well absorber modulation of VCSELs

Janice Hudgings, Sui Lim, Gabriel Li, Wupen Yuen, Kam Lau, Constance Chang-Hasnain

Proceedings Volume 3290, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.298230

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Absorption, Resistance, Bistability, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Mirrors, Electronic circuits, Quantum wells, Modulators

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 1997 Paper

Micromachined microscanners for optical scanning

Meng-Hsiung Kiang, Olav Solgaard, Richard Muller, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 3008, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271443

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Scanners, Micromirrors, Switches, Silicon, Polysomnography, Optical scanning, Switching, Actuators, Fiber lasers

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Proceedings Article | 22 November 1996 Paper

Reduced dynamic range requirement for in-building fiber optic wireless signal distribution using distributed antenna network

David Cutrer, John Georges, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 2844, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259016

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Fiber optics, Buildings, Analog electronics, Network architectures, Hybrid fiber radio, Optical fibers, Fiber optics tests, Radio propagation, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 14 June 1996 Paper

Optical transmission of narrowband mm-wave signals using telecommunications-grade DFB lasers

Simon Yeung, John Georges, David Cutrer, Ta-Chung Wu, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 2749, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.243095

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Tolerancing, Fiber lasers, Computer simulations, Transmittance, Optical fibers, Antennas, Phased array optics, Transmitters, Fabry–Perot interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 1996 Paper

Actuation of polysilicon surface-micromachined mirrors

Norman Tien, Meng-Hsiung Kiang, Michael Daneman, Olav Solgaard, Kam Lau, Richard Muller

Proceedings Volume 2687, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.234636

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Micromirrors, Silicon, Resonators, Semiconductor lasers, Optical components, Capacitors, Oxides, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1995 Paper

Microwave and millimeter-wave fiber optic feeders for wireless microcells

David Cutrer, John Georges, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 2560, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.218512

KEYWORDS: Transmitters, Analog electronics, Fiber optics, Modulation, Antennas, Radio optics, Wireless communications, Fiber optic communications, Microwave radiation, Telecommunications

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 1995 Paper

SWANET: an all-optical self-routed wavelength-addressable network

Constance Chang-Hasnain, Joseph Goodman, Kam Lau, Anujan Varma

Proceedings Volume 2524, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.219579

KEYWORDS: Switches, Switching, Computer programming, Network architectures, Control systems, Circuit switching, Optical switching, Packet switching, Electronic circuits, Logic

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 1995 Paper

Precision and performance of polysilicon micromirrors for hybrid integrated optics

Olav Solgaard, Norman Tien, Michael Daneman, Meng-Hsiung Kiang, Alois Friedberger, Richard Muller, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 2383, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209011

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Micromirrors, Optical alignment, Silicon, Actuators, Integrated optics, Semiconductor lasers, Fiber lasers, Photonic integrated circuits, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 10 June 1994 Paper

Millimeter wave signal transmission in optical fibers

John Georges, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 2155, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177413

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Extremely high frequency, Modulation, Semiconductor lasers, Laser optics, Mode locking, Laser stabilization, Optoelectronics, Phase shift keying

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Proceedings Article | 2 December 1992 Paper

Mode-lock frequency tunability in passive mode-locking of quantum-well lasers at millimeter-wave frequencies

Inho Kim, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 1703, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138401

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Extremely high frequency, Quantum wells, Semiconductor lasers, Refractive index, Gallium arsenide, Electrical engineering, Integrated optics, Phased array optics, Radar

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1991 Paper

TeraNet: a multigigabit-per-second hybrid circuit/packet-switched lightwave network

Rafael Gidron, Stuart Elby, Anthony Acampora, John Georges, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 1579, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.50138

KEYWORDS: Networks, Asynchronous transfer mode, Switches, Channel projecting optics, Packet switching, Network architectures, Interfaces, Circuit switching, Transmitters, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 1 February 1991 Paper

Modal noise reduction in analog fiber optic links by superposition of high-frequency modulation

Petar Pepeljugoski, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 1371, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24891

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Modes of laser operation, Analog electronics, Denoising, Fiber optics, Superposition, Multimode fibers, Phase shift keying, Phase modulation, Single mode fibers

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1990 Paper

Ultrahigh-efficiency microwave signal transmission using tandem-contact single quantum well GaAlAs lasers

Nan Froberg, Kam Lau

Proceedings Volume 1217, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.18138

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Microwave radiation, Quantum wells, Phased array optics, Antennas, Phase shift keying, Quantum efficiency, Semiconductor lasers, Control systems, Optoelectronics

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