Title :
Quantum-dot vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs): Combining finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) calcualtion with microscopic material models
Author :
Kim, J.E. ; Malic, E. ; Richter, M. ; Knorr, A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Theor. Physick, Tech. Univ. Berlin, Berlin
Abstract :
We combine a microscopic material theory including spontaneous emission and Coulomb scattering with Maxwellpsilas equations for vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) dynamics to provide a detailed understanding of laser emission and ultra short pulse formation.
Keywords :
Maxwell equations; finite difference time-domain analysis; optical pulse shaping; quantum dot lasers; spontaneous emission; surface emitting lasers; Coulomb scattering; Maxwell equations; finite-difference time-domain analysis; laser emission; microscopic material models; quantum-dot vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers; spontaneous emission; ultra short pulse formation; Finite difference methods; Laser modes; Laser theory; Microscopy; Optical materials; Quantum dots; Spontaneous emission; Surface emitting lasers; Time domain analysis; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Nano-Optoelectronics Workshop, 2008. i-NOW 2008. International
Conference_Location :
Shonan Village
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2656-0
DOI :
10.1109/INOW.2008.4634503
