Theory and optimisation of 1.3 and 1.55 μm (Al)InGaAs metamorphic quantum well lasers

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Abstract

The use of InGaAs metamorphic buffer layers (MBLs) to facilitate the growth of lattice-mismatched heterostructures constitutes an attractive approach to developing long-wavelength semiconductor lasers on GaAs substrates, since they offer the improved carrier and optical confinement associated with GaAs-based materials. We present a theoretical study of GaAs-based 1.3 and 1.55 μm (Al)InGaAs quantum well (QW) lasers grown on InGaAs MBLs. We demonstrate that optimised 1.3 μm metamorphic devices offer low threshold current densities and high differential gain, which compare favourably with InP-based devices. Overall, our analysis highlights and quantifies the potential of metamorphic QWs for the development of GaAs-based long-wavelength semiconductor lasers, and also provides guidelines for the design of optimised devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices, NUSOD 2016
EditorsMartijn de Sterke, Christopher Poulton, Joachim Piprek, Michael Steel
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages19-20
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781467386036
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Aug 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event16th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices, NUSOD 2016 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 11 Jul 201615 Jul 2016

Publication series

Name16th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices, NUSOD 2016

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices, NUSOD 2016
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period11/07/1615/07/16

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