A VCSEL element (100) is provided with: a base substrate (11) having a main surface (111); a light emitting section (71) that is formed on the main surface (111); an anode electrode pad (42); and a transparent resin (61). The light emitting section (71) includes: an active region (150) that generates light; a p-type DBR layer (17) and an n-type DBR layer (13), which are formed such that the layers sandwich the active region (150) in the direction substantially perpendicular to the main surface (111); and a current confining layer (19) that is formed between the active region (150) and the p-type DBR layer (17) or the n-type DBR layer (13). An anode electrode pad (41) is formed on the main surface (111) such that the anode electrode pad is electrically connected to the light emitting section (71). The transparent resin (61) is formed such that the light emitting section (71) is covered with the transparent resin, and at least a part of the anode electrode pad (41) is exposed.
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