Title :
Microscopic simulation of optical gain in multi-quantum well lasers
Author :
Hybertsen, M.S. ; Alam, M.A. ; Baraff, G.A. ; Smith, R.K. ; Shtenge, G.E. ; Reynolds, C.L. ; Kazarinov, R.F. ; Belenky, G.L.
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Lucent Technol., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Detailed microscopic simulations are required to explain the observed optical gain in MQW laser diodes. The accuracy of the simulation is encouraging evidence that the physical models are correct and supports future optimization through simulation
Keywords :
laser theory; optimisation; quantum well lasers; semiconductor device models; MQW laser diodes; microscopic simulation; multi-quantum well laser optical gain; optimization; physical models; Charge carrier processes; Indium phosphide; Optical microscopy; Optical scattering; Particle scattering; Quantum mechanics; Quantum well devices; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS '99. IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society 1999 12th Annual Meeting
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5634-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.1999.811898
