Systems and methods for producing modulated light beams

摘要

Optical systems for producing modulated light beams are provided. A representative optical system incorporates an integrated package that includes an optical source and an electro-optic modulator. The optical source is operative to produce light that is received by the electro-optic modulator. The electro-optic modulator externally modulates the light so that a modulated light beam is emitted from the integrated package. Methods and other optical systems also are provided.