Abstract
The key physical phenomena associated with long-wavelength infrared emission and laser action in quantum cascade lasers based on InP/GaInAs/AlInAs and GaAs/AlGaAs heterostructures are reviewed. The effect of different tunnel injection schemes on the hot-electron energy distributions is compared. High-power superlattice lasers with improved high-energy injection schemes are described. The local temperature distribution, the thermal resistance and the hot-phonon effects are monitored in operating devices by micro-probe Raman and luminescence measurements.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 731-734 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Conference Proceedings-International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |