Abstract
Summary form only given. While ultra-low threshold current densities have been achieved in quantum dot (QD) lasers, the predicted potential for high-speed modulation has not yet been realized despite the high differential gain. Furthermore, recent single pulse experiments demonstrated very fast gain recovery in a quantum dot amplifier, and it is thus not yet clear what the limiting processes for the device response are. We present the results of a comprehensive theoretical model, which agrees well with the experimental results, and indicates the importance of slow recovery of higher energy levels. The model used is of the rate-equation type with three energy levels: ground state (GS) and excited state (ES) dot levels and a wetting layer
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings on Technical Digest Lasers and Electro-Optics |
Publication date | 2001 |
Pages | 358-359 |
ISBN (Print) | 15-57-52662-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Event | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2001 - Baltimore, MD, United States Duration: 6 May 2001 → 11 May 2001 |
Conference
Conference | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2001 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Baltimore, MD |
Period | 06/05/2001 → 11/05/2001 |