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vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser

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Also known as: VCSEL

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lasers

In laser: Types of lasers
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) have mirrors above and below the p-n junction, so light resonates perpendicular to the junction. The wavelength depends on the semiconductor compound.
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nanotechnology

In nanotechnology: Communications
…of optical devices, such as vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), quantum dot lasers, and photonic crystal materials, is leading to additional advances in communications technology.
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