Self-consistent model and numerical analysis of VCSEL'S laser diodes

A self-consistent model of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL's) is presented in this paper, in which the carrier diffusion rate equation, the photon density rate equation, and the thermal conduction equation are considered simultaneously. The nonuniform heat flux density distributi...

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Published in:International journal of infrared and millimeter waves 2003-03, Vol.24 (3), p.377-389
Main Authors: Zhang, H, Mrozynski, G, Wallrabenstein, A, Schrage, J, Griese, E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A self-consistent model of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL's) is presented in this paper, in which the carrier diffusion rate equation, the photon density rate equation, and the thermal conduction equation are considered simultaneously. The nonuniform heat flux density distribution in the active region due to the current-spreading effect is taken into account. The effects of temperature on gain and transparency carrier density are also included in this model. It is nonlinearly and self-consistently solved in the Matlab environment. The transient and lateral distribution characteristics of the carrier and photon densities and the junction temperature are investigated. Some interesting results are gotten and analyzed.
ISSN:0195-9271
DOI:10.1023/A:1021890919405