Title :
Quantum-dot based quantum cascade lasers: Arguments in favor
Author :
Suris, R.A. ; Dmitriev, I.A.
Author_Institution :
Ioffe Phys.-Tech. Inst., St. Petersburg, Russia
Abstract :
Advantages of quantum dot cascade lasers over quantum well devices are demonstrated. Discrete spectrum of quantum dots enables suppression of non-radiative relaxation and optical losses and provides flexibility in optical and electrical design of lasers.
Keywords :
optical losses; quantum cascade lasers; quantum dot lasers; electrical design; nonradiative relaxation; optical design; optical losses; quantum-dot based quantum cascade lasers; Cavity resonators; Optical coupling; Optical losses; Optical mixing; Optical superlattices; Quantum cascade lasers; Tunneling;
Conference_Titel :
Winter Topicals (WTM), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Keystone, CO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8428-7
DOI :
10.1109/PHOTWTM.2011.5730037
