Whispering mode micro-resonator.

摘要

Device for electromagnetic emission depends on total internal reflection - on whispering gallery mode cavitation about the periphery of a disc-shaped element of sub-wavelength thickness. Operating above lasing threshold, the design is alternative to that of the Surface Emitting Laser for integration in integrated circuitry - either all-optic or electro-optic. Operating below threshold, it may serve as a Light Emitting Diode. <IMAGE>