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Non-uniform lateral current distribution in quantum cascade lasers.

Xue Huang, Yamac Dikmelik, Claire Gmachl

|March 26, 2014

Summary

Non-uniform current distribution in quantum cascade (QC) lasers arises from electron transport influenced by photon density. This study models the interaction, revealing spatial hole burning and multi-transverse-mode operation in QC lasers.

Area of Science:

Semiconductor Physics
Quantum Optics
Laser Technology

Background:

Non-uniform current distribution can degrade performance in quantum cascade (QC) lasers.
Electron transport in QC lasers is influenced by various scattering mechanisms, including optical phonon interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the causes of non-uniform lateral current distribution in QC lasers.
To model the self-consistent interaction between electrons and photons.
To analyze spatial hole burning and multi-transverse-mode operation.

Main Methods:

Development of a microscopic model based on rate equations.
Simulation of electron-photon interaction dynamics.
Analysis of lateral current density and photon density distributions.

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Main Results:

Stimulated-optical-emission-assisted electron transport leads to non-uniform lateral current.
The rate of this transport is comparable to longitudinal optical (LO) phonon scattering.
Simulations show spatial hole burning and predict multi-transverse-mode operation.

Conclusions:

Non-uniform current distribution is a critical factor in QC laser performance.
The developed model accurately captures the complex electron-photon dynamics.
Understanding these effects is crucial for designing advanced QC lasers.