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Growth and characterization of Znx Cd1-x Se Zn x′ Cd y′ Mg1- x′ - Y′ Se asymmetric coupled quantum well structures for quantum cascade laser applications

  • W. O. Charles
  • , A. Shen
  • , K. Franz
  • , Claire F. Gmachl
  • , Q. Zhang
  • , Y. Gong
  • , G. F. Neumark
  • , Maria C. Tamargo

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Abstract

The authors report the growth of a II-VI Znx Cd1-x Se Zn x′ Cd y′ Mg1- x′ - y′ Se asymmetric coupled quantum well (asymmetric-CQW) structure that was used to investigate the active region of an intersubband electroluminescence structure designed for emission at λ=4.5 μm. Such a structure could comprise the active region of a quantum cascade laser. The results of photoluminescence and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis show good agreement with the expected transition energies predicted by simulation results for the asymmetric-CQW structure. High resolution x-ray diffraction analysis indicates high structural quality of the sample and good control of the growth.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1171-1173
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology B: Microelectronics and Nanometer Structures
Volume26
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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