DocumentCode
499792
Title
Studies on the relative advantages of quantum-dot and quantum-well gain media in lasers and amplifiers
Author
Chow, W.W.
Author_Institution
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
fYear
2009
fDate
2-4 June 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
The merit of quantum-dot versus quantum-well lasers is much debated. This paper describes an attempt at an answer by examining intrinsic behavior and underlying physics, using a microscopic theory with a rigorous treatment of scattering.
Keywords
laser beams; quantum dot lasers; quantum well lasers; gain media; microscopic theory; quantum-dot laser; quantum-well laser; scattering treatment; Absorption; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Optical scattering; Particle scattering; Physics; Quantum dots; Quantum well lasers; Refractive index; Semiconductor lasers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-55752-869-8
Type
conf
Filename
5225152
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