Title :
Integration of passive waveguides using quantum well intermixing to produce reliable 980 nm laser diodes
Author :
Toury, M. ; McDonald, D. ; Najda, S.P. ; McDougall, S.D. ; Palmer, G. ; Hamilton, C.J. ; Marsh, J.H.
Author_Institution :
Intense Photonics Ltd., High Blantyre, UK
Abstract :
Quantum well intermixing (QWI) of the facet regions of 980 nm AlGaInAs lasers significantly improves the high temperature performance and reliability of the laser. The passive non-absorbing regions also improve the single-mode stability of the device at high temperature.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; chemical interdiffusion; gallium arsenide; integrated optics; laser mirrors; laser reliability; laser stability; quantum well lasers; semiconductor device reliability; waveguide lasers; 980 nm; AlGaInAs; AlGaInAs lasers; facet regions; high temperature performance; laser reliability; passive nonabsorbing mirrors; passive nonabsorbing regions; passive waveguide integration; quantum well intermixing; single-mode stability; Diode lasers; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Laser noise; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Temperature; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Fibre and Optical Passive Components, 2002. Proceedings of 2002 IEEE/LEOS Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7556-4
DOI :
10.1109/FOPC.2002.1015820
