Abstract
A computational and experimental analysis of rollover in high-performance lambda λ ∼ 8μm quantum-cascade (QC) lasers is presented. In addition to conventional, thermal rollover, which is also a common cause of power rollover in diode lasers, "Stark-effect" rollover is observed. While both effects can occur in the same QC laser design, thermal and Stark-effect rollover are shown to be the dominating factor for high-temperature continuous wave operated, and pulsed low-temperature operated and low-doped lasers, respectively. Additionally, the role of the continuum above the wells and barriers is discussed for both effects.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 319-323 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Keywords
- Quantum-cascade (QC) laser
- Rollover
- Thermal modeling