Gain characteristics of InGaN/GaN quantum well diode lasers

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作者
Song, YK
Kuball, M
Nurmikko, AV
Bulman, GE
Doverspike, K
Shepperd, ST
Weeks, TW
Leonard, M
Kong, HS
Dieringer, H
Edmond, J
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[1] Brown Univ, Div Engn, Providence, RI 02912 USA
[2] Brown Univ, Dept Phys, Providence, RI 02912 USA
[3] Cree Res Inc, Durham, NC 27713 USA
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10.1063/1.120607
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O59 [应用物理学];
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We have investigated spectroscopically the gain characteristics of InGaN quantum well (QW) diode lasers. While the transparency condition can be reached at a moderate current density, the filling of localized band-edge states is a prerequisite for achieving lasing in this profoundly nonrandom alloy. (C) 1998 American Institute of Physics.
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