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Gain and index measurements in GaAlAs quantum well lasers

Journal Article · · IEEE Photonics Technology Letters (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/68.56626· OSTI ID:6542097
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  1. IBM Research Division, Zurich Research Lab., 8803 Ruschlikon (CH)
Measurements of the modal gain and group index in GaAlAs single quantum well (SQW) lasers are presented. The elimination of substrate emission has allowed accurate results to be obtained even in the near bandgap and below spectral regions. Substantial lifetime broadening is observed, and the gain smoothly goes to zero as the bandgap is approached. The group velocity index measurements indicate a dispersion of {minus} 3.44 {mu}m{sup {minus}}.
OSTI ID:
6542097
Journal Information:
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Journal Name: IEEE Photonics Technology Letters (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA) Vol. 2:7; ISSN IPTLE; ISSN 1041-1135
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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