Self-Consistent Rate Equation Modelling of a Terahertz GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum-Cascade Laser

D. Indjin; P. Harrison; R. W. Kelsall; Z. Ikonić

doi:10.1109/THZ.2002.1037600

Self-Consistent Rate Equation Modelling of a Terahertz GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum-Cascade Laser

D. Indjin, P. Harrison, R. W. Kelsall, Z. Ikonić

University of Leeds

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In this work, electron transport in GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers operating at far-infrared wavelengths is calculated self-consistently using an intersubband scattering model. Subband populations and carrier transition rates are calculated and all relevant electron-electron and electron-LO phonon scatterings between the injector/collector and active region levels (13-levels in total) are included. Employing an energy balance equation which includes the influence of both electron-LO phonon and electron-electron scattering, the method also includes the evaluation of the electron temperature of the non-equilibrium carrier distributions in the device. The calculated threshold currents (J_th = 250-300 kA/cm²) and electric field-current density characteristics (current saturation is predicted at ∼680 A/cm²), are in good qualitative and quantitative agreement with measurements in a recent experimental realization (Kohler et al, Nature, vol. 417, pp. 156-159, 2002). Due to the increased influence on electron-electron scatterings, the electron temperature is found to be more sensitive to the current density than in mid-infrared devices. The technique promises to be a powerful tool for the optimization of new, improved Terahertz quantum cascade lasers.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IEEE 10th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Proceedings
Subtitle of host publication	THz 2002
Editors	J M Chamberlain, A G Davies, P Harrison, E H Linfield, R E Miles, S Withington
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	97-100
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Print)	0780376307
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/THZ.2002.1037600
Publication status	Published - 7 Nov 2002
Externally published	Yes
Event	10th IEEE International Conference on Terahertz Electronics - Cambridge, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Sept 2002 → 10 Sept 2002 Conference number: 10

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Conference	10th IEEE International Conference on Terahertz Electronics
Abbreviated title	THz 2002
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Cambridge
Period	9/09/02 → 10/09/02

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Indjin, D., Harrison, P., Kelsall, R. W., & Ikonić, Z. (2002). Self-Consistent Rate Equation Modelling of a Terahertz GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum-Cascade Laser. In J. M. Chamberlain, A. G. Davies, P. Harrison, E. H. Linfield, R. E. Miles, & S. Withington (Eds.), IEEE 10th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Proceedings: THz 2002 (pp. 97-100). Article 1037600 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/THZ.2002.1037600

Indjin, D. ; Harrison, P. ; Kelsall, R. W. et al. / Self-Consistent Rate Equation Modelling of a Terahertz GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum-Cascade Laser. IEEE 10th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Proceedings: THz 2002. editor / J M Chamberlain ; A G Davies ; P Harrison ; E H Linfield ; R E Miles ; S Withington. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2002. pp. 97-100

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Indjin, D, Harrison, P, Kelsall, RW & Ikonić, Z 2002, Self-Consistent Rate Equation Modelling of a Terahertz GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum-Cascade Laser. in JM Chamberlain, AG Davies, P Harrison, EH Linfield, RE Miles & S Withington (eds), IEEE 10th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Proceedings: THz 2002., 1037600, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 97-100, 10th IEEE International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 9/09/02. https://doi.org/10.1109/THZ.2002.1037600

Self-Consistent Rate Equation Modelling of a Terahertz GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum-Cascade Laser. / Indjin, D.; Harrison, P.; Kelsall, R. W. et al.
IEEE 10th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Proceedings: THz 2002. ed. / J M Chamberlain; A G Davies; P Harrison; E H Linfield; R E Miles; S Withington. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2002. p. 97-100 1037600.

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Indjin D, Harrison P, Kelsall RW, Ikonić Z. Self-Consistent Rate Equation Modelling of a Terahertz GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum-Cascade Laser. In Chamberlain JM, Davies AG, Harrison P, Linfield EH, Miles RE, Withington S, editors, IEEE 10th International Conference on Terahertz Electronics, Proceedings: THz 2002. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2002. p. 97-100. 1037600 doi: 10.1109/THZ.2002.1037600

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