Title :
Gain saturation in multilayer GaInP quantum dots
Author :
Lutti, J. ; Lewis, G.M. ; Smowton, P.M. ; Blood, P. ; Krysa, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Cardiff Univ.
Abstract :
We have measured the optical gain of InP/GalnP dots under electrical injection. Gain saturation, typical of dots, is observed at a value of 13 cm-1 at room temperature. This is sufficient for a working laser
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium compounds; indium compounds; optical multilayers; optical saturation; quantum dot lasers; semiconductor optical amplifiers; semiconductor quantum dots; 20 degC; InP-GaInP; electrical injection; gain saturation; multilayer GaInP quantum dots; optical gain;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4