Recent advances in GaSb-based structures for mid-infrared emitting lasers: Spectroscopic study

  • Grzegorz Sȩk
  • , Marcin Motyka
  • , Filip Janiak
  • , Krzysztof Ryczko
  • , Jan Misiewicz
  • , Adam Bauer
  • , Matthias Dallner
  • , Robert Weih
  • , Sven Höfling
  • , Alfred Forchel
  • , Sofiane Belahsene
  • , Guilhem Boissier
  • , Yves Rouillard

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Abstract

There are reviewed the optical properties of two kind of active regions of mid infrared laser devices both grown on GaSb substrates: GaInAsSb/AlGaInAsSb type I QWs for laser diodes and InAs/GaInAsSb type II QWs for interband cascade lasers. There are presented their crucial optical properties and the related current challenges with respect to the device performances. This covers such issues as spectral tenability of the emission via the structure parameters, the band gap discontinuities, carrier loss mechanisms and oscillator strengths. For that, spectroscopic techniques have been used (photoluminescence and its temperature dependence, and photoreflectance) and combined with the energy level calculations based on effective mass approximation and kp theory. Eventually, the potential for further material optimization and prospects for the improved device performances are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices X - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 3 Feb 20137 Feb 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8631
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices X
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period3/02/137/02/13

Keywords

  • GaSb-based structures
  • gas sensing
  • interband cascade laser
  • mid infrared
  • quantum well
  • semiconductor laser
  • type II quantum well

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