A multi-cavity cascaded coupled vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, comprising, from top to bottom, a top reflector, an oxidation layer, an active region, a predetermined number of assemblies of intermediate reflector and passive cavity, a bottom reflector, and a substrate,
- wherein a first electrode is arranged on a side of the top reflector away from the oxidation layer, and a second electrode is arranged at two ends of a side of an assembly of intermediate reflector and passive cavity closest to the top reflector.