Surface mode coupling in GaAs/AlGaAs laser diodes - A new technique for a single mode laser

A. Kock, C. Gmachl, S. Freisleben, A. Golshani, E. Gornik, M. Rosenberger, L. Korte

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Abstract

We present a novel technique for the realization of a single mode laser diode. The concept is based on a coupling process between the laser mode propagating in the active region and a surface mode on top of the laser diode. This technique provides both efficient surface emission with a low beam divergence as well as a single-mode-like emission from a conventional GaAs/AlGaAs double heterostructure laser diode. The emission spectra are explained by a model based on ray optics, which allows an optimization of this technique. The main advantage of this new type of laser diode is its simple fabrication, which requires no regrowth like is the case for single mode DFB laser diodes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEuropean Solid-State Device Research Conference
EditorsPeter Ashburn, Chris Hill
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages719-722
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)2863321579
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
Event24th European Solid State Device Research Conference, ESSDERC 1994 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: Sep 11 1994Sep 15 1994

Publication series

NameEuropean Solid-State Device Research Conference
ISSN (Print)1930-8876

Other

Other24th European Solid State Device Research Conference, ESSDERC 1994
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period9/11/949/15/94

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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