Title :
To the theory of quantum dot lasers: self-consistent consideration of quantum dot charge
Author :
Asryan, Levon V. ; Suris, Robert A.
Author_Institution :
A.F. Ioffe Physicotech. Inst., Acad. of Sci., St. Petersburg, Russia
Abstract :
An extension of the theory of quantum dot (QD) lasers is carried out which takes proper account of QD charge. The inclusion of the charge neutrality violation in QDs is shown to be of considerable importance in calculating and optimizing the operating characteristics of QD lasers.
Keywords :
current density; laser theory; optimisation; quantum well lasers; semiconductor device models; semiconductor quantum dots; charge neutrality violation; operating characteristics; optimizing; quantum dot charge; quantum dot laser theory; self-consistent consideration; Capacitance; Charge carrier processes; Current density; Fluctuations; Laser theory; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum mechanics; Quantum well lasers; Threshold current; US Department of Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 1996., 15th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Haifa, Israel
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3163-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.1996.553770
