Optical memory readout by superluminescent diode with integrated photodetector

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A superluminescent diode (s.l.d.) simultaneously operating as light source and light amplifier has been for the first time integrated monolithically with a photodetector. Experimental results are presented demonstrating the applicability of this device for optical memory readout.

Inspec keywords: light emitting diodes; optical storage devices; photodetectors

Other keywords: optical memory readout; integrated photodetector; superluminescent diode

Subjects: Optical storage; Photoelectric devices; Optical storage and retrieval; Integrated optoelectronics; Light emitting diodes

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