Title :
Monte Carlo Simulation of AlGaAs/GaAs QCLs Including Both ? and X Valley Transport
Author :
Gao, X. ; Botez, D. ; Knezevic, I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI
Abstract :
Comprehensive Monte Carlo simulation of AlGaAs/GaAs QCLs reveals two carrier-loss mechanisms: Gamma states coupling to the same-stage X states and to the next-stage X states. Excellent agreement with experiment is achieved
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; Monte Carlo methods; aluminium compounds; carrier density; gallium arsenide; quantum cascade lasers; AlGaAs-GaAs; Gamma states coupling; Gamma valley transport; Monte Carlo simulation; X valley transport; carrier-loss mechanisms; current density; quantum cascade lasers; Electrons; Gallium arsenide; Monte Carlo methods; Optical scattering; Phonons; Quantum cascade lasers; Quantum mechanics; Satellites; Schrodinger equation; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 2006. Conference Digest. 2006 IEEE 20th International
Conference_Location :
Kohala Coast, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9560-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.2006.1708105
