Title :
Optimised device processing for continuous-wave operation in GaAs-based quantum cascade lasers
Author :
Page, H. ; Dhillon, S. ; Calligaro, M. ; Ortiz, V. ; Sirtori, C.
Author_Institution :
Thales Res. & Technol., Orsay, France
fDate :
7/10/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A significant improvement in the maximum continuous-wave operating temperature of GaAs-based quantum cascade lasers, Tmax=140 K, is reported. This has been achieved through optimised device processing that significantly reduces the total power consumption of the device and hence its self-heating.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; quantum cascade lasers; thermal resistance; 140 K; GaAs; continuous-wave operation; operating temperature; optimised device processing; quantum cascade lasers; self-heating; total power consumption;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20030680