Mr. Kent M. Geib Profile

Kent M. Geib

at Sandia National Labs

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Publications (35)

Proceedings Article | 13 March 2024 Presentation

Electro-optically tunable single-frequency VCSELs for atomic clocks

Darwin Serkland, Robert Lutwak, Stephanie Malek, Michael Wood, Kent Geib, Alejandro Grine, Courtney Sovinec, Ping-Show Wong, Victor Patel

Proceedings Volume PC12904, PC1290405 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3003499

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Atomic clocks, Quantum wells, Electric fields, Wavelength tuning, Refractive index, Quantum optics experiments, Quantum devices, Quantum confinement

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2023 Presentation

Adjusting VCSEL wavelength and index by etching and regrowth

Darwin Serkland, Michael Wood, Kent Geib, Alejandro Grine, Gregory Peake, Ping-Show Wong, Victor Patel

Proceedings Volume PC12439, PC1243905 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2651018

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Etching, Wavelength division multiplexing, Multiplexing, Distributed Bragg reflectors

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2021 Presentation

Transverse mode control of VCSELs using 3D-printed micro-optics

Darwin Serkland, Melanie Murillo, Bryan Kaehr, Michael Gallegos, Gregory Peake, Michael Wood, Alejandro Grine, Theodore Morin, C. Ryan Tait, Kent Geib

Proceedings Volume 11704, 117040I (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2583349

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Micro optics, Reflectivity, Feedback control, Control systems, Quantum physics, Optical fabrication, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2020 Presentation

Narrow-linewidth VCSELs based on multi-mirror cavities (Conference Presentation)

Darwin Serkland, Theodore Morin, Haley So, Gregory Peake, Michael Wood, Alejandro Grine, C. Ryan Tait, Chris Hains, Kent Geib

Proceedings Volume 11300, 1130008 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2547075

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Heterodyning, Spectroscopy, Diagnostics, Semiconductor materials, Spectrum analysis

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2018 Paper

Mode selection and tuning of single-frequency short-cavity VECSELs

Darwin Serkland, Haley So, Gregory Peake, Michael Wood, Alejandro Grine, Christopher Hains, Kent Geib, Gordon Keeler

Proceedings Volume 10552, 1055206 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2291197

KEYWORDS: Semiconductors, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Mirrors, Phase shifts, Reflectivity, Laser resonators, Temperature metrology, Semiconductor lasers, Dielectrics, Refraction

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2016 Paper

VCSELs for interferometric readout of MEMS sensors

Darwin Serkland, Kent Geib, Gregory Peake, Gordon Keeler, Michael Shaw, Michael Baker, Murat Okandan

Proceedings Volume 9766, 976606 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2214522

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Sensors, Microelectromechanical systems, Interferometry, Interferometers, Integrated optics, Microopto electromechanical systems, Gyroscopes, Capacitance, Motion measurement, Mirrors, Diffraction gratings, Michelson interferometers, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2012 Paper

850-nm VCSELs optimized for cryogenic data transmission

Darwin Serkland, Kent Geib, Gregory Peake, Gordon Keeler, Alan Hsu

Proceedings Volume 8276, 82760S (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909590

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Cryogenics, Quantum wells, Eye, Data transmission, Temperature metrology, Gallium arsenide, Quantum efficiency, Optical interconnects, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2011 Paper

Fully micro-fabricated VECSEL at 850 nm

Darwin Serkland, Kent Geib, Gordon Keeler, Gregory Peake

Proceedings Volume 7952, 79520L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875700

KEYWORDS: Photoresist materials, Dielectrics, Semiconductors, Microfabrication, Mirrors, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Optical alignment, Domes, Semiconducting wafers, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 2011 Paper

Feedback in close-coupled axial VCSEL-photodiode pairs

Kent Geib, Darwin Serkland, Gregory Peake, Victoria Sanchez

Proceedings Volume 7952, 79520M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.872909

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Mirrors, Sensors, Photodiodes, Signal detection, Silicon, Oscilloscopes, Electronic filtering, Integrated optics, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2009 Paper

Narrow linewidth VCSELs for high-resolution spectroscopy

Darwin Serkland, Gordon Keeler, Kent Geib, Gregory Peake

Proceedings Volume 7229, 722907 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809455

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Cesium, Absorption, Chemical species, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Semiconductor lasers, Rubidium, Signal to noise ratio, Atomic clocks

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2008 Paper

VCSEL-based microsensors for photonic proximity fuzing of munitions

G. Keeler, A. Mar, K. Geib, A. Hsu, D. Serkland, G. Peake

Proceedings Volume 7070, 70700V (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.792023

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Sensors, Microlens array, Photodetectors, Micro optics, Signal detection, Microsensors, Custom fabrication, Aluminum nitride, Microlens

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2007 Paper

VCSELs for atomic sensors

D. Serkland, K. Geib, G. Peake, R. Lutwak, A. Rashed, M. Varghese, G. Tepolt, M. Prouty

Proceedings Volume 6484, 648406 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715077

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Atomic clocks, Cesium, Sensors, Magnetometers, Rubidium, Signal to noise ratio, Prototyping, Modulation, Interference (communication)

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Proceedings Article | 10 February 2006 Paper

VCSELs for atomic clocks

Darwin Serkland, Gregory Peake, Kent Geib, Robert Lutwak, R. Michael Garvey, Mathew Varghese, Mark Mescher

Proceedings Volume 6132, 613208 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.647095

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Atomic clocks, Rubidium, Cesium, Modulation, Microwave radiation, Frequency modulation, Clocks, Oscillators, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 10 February 2006 Paper

In situ optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) for VCSEL-based communication systems

Gordon Keeler, Darwin Serkland, Kent Geib, John Klem, Gregory Peake

Proceedings Volume 6132, 61320A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644176

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Signal detection, Transceivers, Optical amplifiers, Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Reflectometry, Telecommunications, Photodetectors, Multimode fibers

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2005 Paper

Photonics technology development for optical fuzing

K. Geib, D. Serkland, G. Keeler, G. Peake, A. Mar, C. von der Lippe, J. J. Liu

Proceedings Volume 5871, 58710J (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617446

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Micromirrors, Sensors, Microlens, Photonics, Photodetectors, Micro optics, Modulation, Photodiodes, Aluminum nitride

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2005 Paper

Electrically pumped 850-nm micromirror VECSELs

Gordon Keeler, Darwin Serkland, Kent Geib, Gregory Peake, Alan Mar

Proceedings Volume 5737, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591186

KEYWORDS: Micromirrors, Heatsinks, Output couplers, Semiconductor lasers, Aluminum nitride, Gallium arsenide, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Modulation, Resistance, Thermal effects

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Proceedings Article | 17 June 2003 Paper

Electrically pumped fluidic cavity (EPFC) VCSEL for the detection of biologic agents

Tao Yu, Tao Ao, Klaus Hartinger, Hua Shao, Carl Wilmsen, Kevin Lear, Kent Geib, Stewart Feld

Proceedings Volume 4994, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.473599

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Biosensors, Mirrors, Biological detection systems, Microfluidics, Reflectivity, Biological weapons, Water, Dielectric mirrors, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 17 June 2003 Paper

Nanoscale materials characterization of degradation in VCSELs

David Mathes, Robert Hull, Kent Choquette, Kent Geib, Andrew Allerman, James Guenter, Bobby Hawkins, Robert Hawthorne

Proceedings Volume 4994, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.482858

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Oxides, Transmission electron microscopy, Image segmentation, Failure analysis, Gallium, Mirrors, Quantum wells, Resistance, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2003 Paper

High-density interleaved VCSEL-RCPD arrays for optical information processing

Kent Geib, Darwin Serkland, Andrew Allerman, Terry Hargett, Kent Choquette

Proceedings Volume 4942, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476226

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Etching, Metals, Sensors, Reactive ion etching, Gallium arsenide, Resistance, Photoresist materials, Optical arrays, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2003 Paper

Critical parameters for parallel interconnects using VCSEL arrays and fiber image guides

Sayan Mukherjee, G. Ronald Hadley, Kent Geib, Kent Choquette, Tony Carter, Arthur Fischer, Matthew Robinson, Charles Sullivan

Proceedings Volume 4942, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476230

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Cladding, Near field optics, Optical interconnects, Refractive index, Near field, Waveguides, Interfaces, Solids, Beam propagation method

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Proceedings Article | 12 June 2002 Paper

Advances in 1300-nm InGaAsN quantum well VCSELs

John Klem, D. Serkland, Kent Geib

Proceedings Volume 4646, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.470509

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Mirrors, Gallium arsenide, Annealing, Diodes, Absorption, Luminescence, Nitrogen

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Proceedings Article | 4 June 2002 Paper

Fabrication and performance of large (64x64) arrays of integrated VCSELs and detectors

Kent Geib, Kent Choquette, Darwin Serkland, Andrew Allerman, Terry Hargett

Proceedings Volume 4649, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469229

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Metals, Etching, Sensors, Gallium arsenide, Indium gallium phosphide, Reactive ion etching, Resistance, Aluminum, Gallium

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 2000 Paper

High-performance vertical-cavity laser, driver, and receiver arrays for optical interconnects

Kent Choquette, Vincent Hietala, Kent Geib, Ronald Briggs, Andrew Allerman, Jana Hindi

Proceedings Volume 4089, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386892

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Optical interconnects, Receivers, Waveguides, Free space, Optical arrays, Gallium arsenide, Switching, Sensors, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2000 Paper

Comparison of fabrication approaches for selectively oxidized VCSEL arrays

Kent Geib, Kent Choquette, Andrew Allerman, Ronald Briggs, Jana Hindi

Proceedings Volume 3946, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384385

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Capacitance, Oxides, Metals, Polymers, Packaging, Bridges, Prototyping, Manufacturing, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2000 Paper

Single transverse mode selectively oxidized vertical-cavity lasers

Kent Choquette, Kent Geib, Ronald Briggs, Andrew Allerman, Jana Hindi

Proceedings Volume 3946, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384379

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Oxides, Quantum wells, Optical fibers, Optics manufacturing, Data communications, Local area networks, Singular optics, Optical resonators, Fiber lasers

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1999 Paper

Comparative study of the thermal properties of hybrid integrated VCSEL arrays

Rui Pu, Carl Wilmsen, Kent Choquette, Kent Geib

Proceedings Volume 3805, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363983

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Resistance, Gallium arsenide, Gold, Temperature metrology, Silicon, Epoxies, Dielectrics, Oxides, Thermal modeling

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 1999 Paper

Fabrication, packaging, and performance of VCSELs and photodetectors for space applications

Ronald Briggs, Marcelino Armendariz, Kent Geib, Kent Choquette, D. Serkland

Proceedings Volume 3627, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347105

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Packaging, Photodetectors, Space operations, Semiconductors, Etching, Mirrors, Refractive index, Temperature metrology, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 1999 Paper

Short-wavelength bottom-emitting VCSELs

Kent Choquette, Jonathon Barton, Kent Geib, Andrew Allerman, Jana Hindi

Proceedings Volume 3627, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347107

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Semiconducting wafers, Interfaces, Annealing, Wafer bonding, Gallium arsenide, Optical components, Microelectronics, Photonic integrated circuits, Integrated circuit design

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 1998 Paper

Comparison of techniques for bonding VCSELs directly to ICs

Rui Pu, Eric Hayes, Carl Wilmsen, Kent Choquette, Hong Hou, Kent Geib

Proceedings Volume 3490, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.308861

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Gold, Etching, Epoxies, Resistance, Optical lithography, Plasma etching, Oxides, Scanning electron microscopy, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1998 Paper

Coupled-resonator vertical-cavity laser

Kent Choquette, Weng Chow, Hong Hou, Kent Geib, B. Hammons

Proceedings Volume 3286, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305454

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Modulation, Laser resonators, Semiconductor lasers, Composites, Mirrors, Laser applications, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Laser stabilization, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1998 Paper

Uniformity and performance of selectively oxidized VCSEL arrays

Kent Geib, Kent Choquette, Hong Hou, B. Hammons

Proceedings Volume 3286, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305447

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Laser damage threshold, Semiconducting wafers, High power lasers, Continuous wave operation, Metals, Microelectronics, Laser applications, Oxidation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 1998

Demonstration and performance of a recirculating sorter based on complementary metal oxide semiconductor logic and vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

Fred Beyette, Patrick Stanko, Stewart Feld, Carl Wilmsen, Kent Geib, Kent Choquette

OE, Vol. 37, Issue 01, (January 1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601618

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Logic, Clocks, Control systems, Optoelectronics, Sensors, Photodetectors, Optomechanical design, CMOS technology, Beam splitters

Proceedings Article | 4 April 1997 Paper

Fabrication issues of oxide-confined VCSELs

Kent Geib, Kent Choquette, Hong Hou, B. Hammons

Proceedings Volume 3003, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271054

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Semiconducting wafers, Temperature metrology, Aluminum, Carbon monoxide, Manufacturing, Thermal oxidation, Control systems, Compound semiconductors, Oxidation

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 1997 Paper

Oxide-defined VCSEL-based smart pixels for the optical database filter

Rui Pu, Eric Hayes, Randy Jurrat, Patrick Stanko, Carl Wilmsen, Kent Choquette, Kent Geib, Hong Hou

Proceedings Volume 3005, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271096

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Databases, Etching, Optical filters, Oxides, Gold, Gallium arsenide, Photodetectors, Epoxies, Field effect transistors

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 1997 Paper

Cavity structures for low-loss oxide-confined VCSELs

Kent Choquette, H. Hadley, Weng Chow, Hong Hou, Kent Geib, B. Hammons, D. Mathes, Robert Hull

Proceedings Volume 3003, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271067

KEYWORDS: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Oxides, Optical resonators, Laser damage threshold, Near field optics, Scattering, Laser scattering, Quantum wells, Mirrors, Oxidation

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