Title :
Simulation of carrier transport and nonlinearities in quantum-well laser diodes
Author :
Grupen, Matt ; Hess, Karl
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Illinois Univ., Champaign, IL, USA
fDate :
1/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The two-dimensional (2-D) quantum-well (QW) laser diode simulator Minilase-II is presented in detail. This simulator contains a complete treatment of carrier dynamics including bulk transport, quantum carrier capture, spectral hole burning, and quantum carrier heating. The models used in the simulator and their connectivity are first presented. Then the simulator is used to demonstrate the effects of various nonlinear processes occurring in QW lasers. Finally, modulation responses produced by Minilase-II are compared directly with experimental data, showing good quantitative agreement
Keywords :
carrier mobility; laser theory; optical hole burning; quantum well lasers; semiconductor device models; 2D QW laser diode simulator Minilase-II; bulk transport; carrier dynamics; carrier transport; modulation responses; nonlinear processes; nonlinearities; quantum carrier capture; quantum carrier heating; quantum-well laser diodes; spectral hole burning; Diode lasers; Heat treatment; Laser modes; Maxwell equations; Quantum mechanics; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor diodes; Stimulated emission; Surface emitting lasers; Two dimensional displays;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
