Title :
PbS/PbSrS multi-quantum well laser emitting in the mid-infrared wavelength region
Author :
Takahashi, S. ; Koguchi, N. ; Chikyow, T. ; Kiyosawa, T. ; Fujiwara, J. ; Yoshihara, K.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Res. Inst. for Metals, Ibaraki, Japan
Abstract :
A multi-quantum well laser composed of PbS wells separated by Pb0.94Sr0.06S barriers was made by MBE on PbS substrates. Lasing action was confirmed at 15-135 K, where the emission wavelength was 3.6-3.1 mu m.
Keywords :
IV-VI semiconductors; lead compounds; molecular beam epitaxial growth; semiconductor growth; semiconductor junction lasers; strontium compounds; 15 to 135 K; 3.1 to 3.6 micron; IV-VI semiconductors; MBE; PbS; PbS-Pb 1-xSr xS; emission wavelength; lasing action; mid-infrared wavelength region; multi-quantum well laser;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19901095