Gain, refractive index, and alpha-parameter in InGaAs-GaAs SQW broad-area lasers

被引:48
作者
Bossert, DJ [1 ]
Gallant, D [1 ]
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[1] ROCKWELL POWER SYST CO,KIRTLAND AFB,NM 87185
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10.1109/68.481104
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Gain, refractive index, and the linewidth enhancement factor, or alpha-parameter, are measured in broad-area InGaAs-GaAs single-quantum-well semiconductor lasers using below-threshold amplified spontaneous emission spectra and a far-field filtering technique, The alpha parameter is shown to increase dramatically with increasing carrier density and wavelength, Modes propagating in the transparent substrate of the lasers are shown to have a significant influence on the measured value of alpha.
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