Semiconductor Quantum Dot Lasers: A Tutorial

Semiconductor quantum dot lasers have been extensively studied for applications in future lightwave telecommunications systems. This paper summarizes a tutorial that was presented at the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2010. The motivation for quantum dots in lasers is outlined, and the desirable...

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Published in:Journal of lightwave technology 2011-02, Vol.29 (4), p.499-510
Main Authors: Coleman, J J, Young, J D, Garg, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D confinement
Applied sciences
Diode laser
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Information, signal and communications theory
inverse quantum dots
Laser modes
Lasers
Materials
Measurement by laser beam
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
nanopores
Nanostructure
nanostructures
Optical fiber communications
Optical fibers
Optical telecommunications
Optics
Physics
Quantum confinement
Quantum dot lasers
Quantum dots
Sampling, quantization
self-assembly
semiconductor lasers
Semiconductor lasers
laser diodes
Semiconductors
Signal and communications theory
Strain
Telecommunications
Telecommunications and information theory
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Summary:Semiconductor quantum dot lasers have been extensively studied for applications in future lightwave telecommunications systems. This paper summarizes a tutorial that was presented at the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2010. The motivation for quantum dots in lasers is outlined, and the desirable effects of three dimensional quantum confinement are described. Methods for forming self-assembled quantum dots and the resultant laser characteristics are presented. The formation of patterned quantum dot lasers and the results of this type of quantum dot laser are outlined. Finally, a novel inverted quantum dot structure or nanopore laser containing 3-D quantization formed from an engineered periodicity is introduced.
ISSN:0733-8724
1558-2213
DOI:10.1109/JLT.2010.2098849