Abstract
The cavity length dependence of the external differential quantum efficiency and the threshold current density was investigated for ZnCdSe/ZnSe single-quantum-well separate-confinement-heterostructure laser diodes at 77 K. An internal loss of 1.5 cm-1, an internal quantum efficiency of 61% for stimulated emission, a transparency current density of 1.8 kA/(cm2*/mi) and a gain factor of 0.36 cm2.μm/A were obtained. The transparency current density is 3-4 times larger than that for bulk GaAs. Improvement in the internal quantum efficiency for spontaneous emission will lead to reduction of the operation current.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | L1750-L1752 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 12 A |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cavity parameters
- Optical gain
- Semiconductor lasers
- Transparency current density
- ZnCdSe
- ZnSe
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Physics and Astronomy