Abstract
A III–V/Si vertical-cavity in-plane-emitting laser structure is suggested and numerically
investigated. This hybrid laser consists of a distributed Bragg reflector, a III–V active region,
and a high-index-contrast grating HCG connected to an in-plane output waveguide. The HCG
and the output waveguide are made in the Si layer of a silicon-on-insulator wafer by using
Si-electronics-compatible processing. The HCG works as a highly-reflective mirror for vertical
resonance and at the same time routes light to the in-plane output waveguide. Numerical simulations
show superior performance compared to existing silicon light sources.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 15 |
Pages (from-to) | 151113 |
ISSN | 0003-6951 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |