Two-well quantum cascade laser optimization by non-equilibrium Green's function modelling

Comparative analysis of quantum cascade laser modeling based on density matrices and non-equilibrium Green's functions

Non equilibrium electrons and phonons in quantum-cascade lasers

The electron-phonon interaction is the dominant process that controls the energy relaxation of carriers, in semiconductors and related heterostructures. If the excess energy of the electron ensemble is sufficiently high, the process of electron cooling may generate significant nonequilibrium electron and optical-phonon populations which may cause substantial changes in the carrier relaxation ki...

Design Optimization for 4.1-THZ Quantum Cascade Lasers

We present an optimized design for GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers operating at ‎‎4.1THz. This was based on a three-well active module with diagonal radiative transition. This ‎was performed by modifying the existing model structure, to reduce the parasitic anticrossings ‎‎(leakage currents) as well as the optical gain linewidth. While the gain FWHM was reduced by ‎more than 50% the gain pea...

Quantum dot cascade laser

UNLABELLED We demonstrated an unambiguous quantum dot cascade laser based on InGaAs/GaAs/InAs/InAlAs heterostructure by making use of self-assembled quantum dots in the Stranski-Krastanow growth mode and two-step strain compensation active region design. The prototype generates stimulated emission at λ ~ 6.15 μm and a broad electroluminescence band with full width at half maximum over 3 μm. The...

Quantum cascade laser technology

In the mid-infrared spectral region, where continuous wave room temperature operation of the QCL devices was achieved in the previous phase of the program, the main goal will be to further broaden the frequency range over which these high performances are achieved. Another important topic is the fabrication of devices with a very large frequency tuning capability, which will enable the spectros...