An improved synchronous SRAM capable of faster read-modify-write cycle time using separate input and output terminals. The solid-state laser of the subject invention uses multiple disk-shaped laser gain media placed adjacent to each other to fill an optical aperture of an AMA module. Such a lens may be particularly suitable in systems that include a back monitor photo detector that is used for sampling and controlling the output power of a light source. Upon selecting an element from the index, the user is presented with a topical list.