Abstract
A method for the optimal design and realization of a GaAs/Al0.44Ga0.56As quantum-cascade laser (QCL) is presented. Firstly, an optimal, smooth active region profile is derived, using inverse spectral theory. A digitally graded laser structure is then designed, having an approximately equivalent potential profile. The gain and threshold current of the optimized device are calculated using a 15-level self-consistent rate equation model, and are shown to represent substantial improvements over the figures obtained, using the same calculation method, for the recently reported room temperature GaAs/Al0.44Ga0.56As QCL of Page et al. (Appl. Phys. Lett. 78 (2001) 3529).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 620-622 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 1-4 |
| Early online date | 27 Feb 2003 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Conference on Superlattices, Nano-structures and Nano-devices ICSNN 2002 o-structures and Nano-devices ICSNN 2002 - Toulouse, France Duration: 22 Jul 2002 → 26 Jul 2002 |
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