Theoretical study, modeling and simulation of SL quantum cascade lasers

We present a thorough theoretical investigation of electron dynamics in superlattice quantum cascade lasers, both for the InGaAs/AlInAs and for the GaAs/AlGaAs systems. Determination of the miniband dispersion and electron wave functions and calculation of scattering rates have been performed in ord...

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Published inPhysica. E, Low-dimensional systems & nanostructures Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 20 - 24
Main Authors Tortora, S., Compagnone, F., Carlo, A.Di, Lugli, P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.04.2000
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Electroluminescence
Monte Carlo simulations
Quantum cascade lasers
Simulation
42.55.Px
85.30Vw
Monte Carlo simulations
Simulation
78.60.Fi
78.20.Bh
Electroluminescence
Quantum cascade lasers
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Summary:We present a thorough theoretical investigation of electron dynamics in superlattice quantum cascade lasers, both for the InGaAs/AlInAs and for the GaAs/AlGaAs systems. Determination of the miniband dispersion and electron wave functions and calculation of scattering rates have been performed in order to set up Monte Carlo simulations. Injection and extraction rates in the active region are calculated with a transfer matrix technique. Results are here discussed.
ISSN:1386-9477
1873-1759
DOI:10.1016/S1386-9477(99)00264-7