Quantum cascade lasers for the 10μm spectral region were fabricated. With the goal of miniaturization, improvement of device properties, and single mode emission, we have developed lasers with one-dimensional photonic crystals by deeply etched Bragg-mirrors. For the first time nearly lattice matched GaInNAs was successfully grown on GaAs substrates at 590°C, which allows an increase in the carrier confinement.
Print ISSN: 0171-8096
Volume: 72, 06/2005
Pages: 366 - 373