Tapered active-region quantum cascade lasers for virtual suppression of carrier-leakage currents

J. D. Kirch*, C. C. Chang, J. C. Shin, L. J. Mawst, D. Botez, T. Earles

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Abstract

A quantum-cascade laser design for effectively suppressing carrier leakage is demonstrated. The characteristic temperatures for threshold and slope efficiency, T0 and T1, reach values of 231 K and 797 K over the 20-60°C range

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 2012 May 62012 May 11

Publication series

Name2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012

Other

Other2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period2012/05/062012/05/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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