Threshold current reduction in InGaN MQW laser diode with λ/4 air/semiconductor Bragg reflectors

被引:13
作者
Marinelli, C [1 ]
Sargent, LJ
Wonfor, A
Rorison, JM
Penty, RV
White, IH
Heard, PJ
Hasnain, G
Schneider, R
机构
[1] Univ Bristol, Ctr Commun Res, Bristol BS8 1TR, Avon, England
[2] Univ Bristol, Interface Anal Ctr, Bristol BS2 8BS, Avon, England
[3] Agilent Labs, Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA
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10.1049/el:20001230
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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
A 13% reduction in the threshold current density of InGaN laser diodes is demonstrated upon the introduction of two 5 lambda/4 air/nitride Bragg reflectors. These are defined at one end of the laser cavity by means of focused ion beam etching.
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页数:2
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