Title :
Will quantum dots replace quantum wells as the active media of choice in future semiconductor lasers?
Author :
Chow, W.W. ; Jahnke, F.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
The lasing capabilities and limitations of quantum dots are assessed using a first-principles theory with a rigorous treatment of relevant physics and without the free parameters plaguing predictive capabilities in usual gain calculations.
Keywords :
quantum dot lasers; first-principles theory; quantum dots; semiconductor lasers; Charge carrier density; Laser theory; Nonhomogeneous media; Quantum dot lasers; Scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC), 2010 22nd IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5683-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.2010.5642653
