Optical components and optical systems for VCSEL diode laser systems

Stephan Gronenborn; Michael Miller; Gero Heusler; Holger Mönch

doi:10.1515/aot-2012-0047

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Optical components and optical systems for VCSEL diode laser systems

Stephan Gronenborn
Stephan Gronenborn studied physics at the University of Bonn with a focus on applied optics and solid state physics and received his diploma in 2008. In 2012, he received his PhD at the RWTH Aachen University in physics, in the field of semiconductor laser physics and optical systems in close cooperation with Philips Research. Early 2011, he joined Philips Innovative Technologies in Aachen as a research scientist working on resonator modes in VCSELs, the design of optical systems for beam shaping, and the integration of semiconductor and optics.
, Michael Miller
Michael Miller studied Physics at the University of Ulm and received his Diploma in 1997. He was a member of the Optoelectronics Department at the University of Ulm in the Prof. Ebeling group working on high power VCSEL where he obtained his PhD in 2002. Currently, he is working in the Research and Development Department of Philips Technologie GmbH, U-L-M Photonics as Project Manager in the field of high power VCSEL.
, Gero Heusler
Gero Heusler studied physics at the University of Heidelberg and received his PhD at Freie Universität Berlin in 1999. He started his career in Philips Research developing various light sources including lasers. Currently, he is working as Project Manager in Philips Lighting and is responsible for various projects in the field of high power VCSEL applications.
and Holger Mönch
Holger Mönch joined Philips Research in 1991 following his PhD in high energy physics at RWTH Aachen University. He has been working on various high brightness and highly efficient light sources and their application in optical systems. As a Research Fellow, he is now responsible for research on lasers and their application in projection systems, material processing, and optical sensors. His current research interests include the integration of semiconductors and optics, the design of advanced VCSEL structures, and new applications for optoelectronic systems.