Abstract:Shallow etch depths may contribute to a reduction in the optical gain of MQW lasers through the lateral diffusion of carriers away from the region of greatest optical intensity. Deeply etched mesas can prevent this lateral diffusion, but may themselves contribute to a degradation of optical gain if the sidewalls are not effectively passivated. Simulation results considering the effects of surface recombination velocity (SRV) at the edge of the etched active layers indicate that SRV must be reduced below approx… Show more
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