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High-power, low-threshold, single-mode GaInAsP/InP laser by low-temperature, single-step liquid phase epitaxy

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.95257· OSTI ID:6875863

A GaInAsP/InP laser (lambda/sub g/ = 1.3 ..mu..m) on grooved substrate with a lens-shaped active layer, in which the current blocking junction is grown exclusively outside of the groove, has been fabricated by single-step liquid phase epitaxy. This technique is based on the preferential growth effects of InP and GaInAsP on the (100) oriented substrate with (011) directed grooves. Under cw operation, low threshold current (38 mA), high output power (40 mW/facet), and high external differential quantum efficiency (56%) are accomplished; fundamental transverse mode operation up to an output of 30 mW/facet is verified. These successful characteristics are realized by the introduction of the inner current confining layer.

Research Organization:
Research Laboratory, OKI Electric Industry Company, Ltd., Higashi-Asakawa, Hachioji, Tokyo 193, Japan
OSTI ID:
6875863
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 45:4; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English