A self-consistent model of stripe geometry lasers based on the beam propagation method

Using the propagating beam technique to solve Maxwell's equations together with a shooting method solution to the carrier diffusion equation, we develop an iterative, self-consistent procedure for determining the properties of stripe geometry lasers. This procedure allows us to calculate the po...

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Published in:IEEE journal of quantum electronics 1984-08, Vol.20 (8), p.899-905
Main Authors: Meissner, P., Patzak, E., Yevick, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Current distribution
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Geometrical optics
Laser beams
Laser modes
Laser theory
Lasers
Maxwell equations
Optical propagation
Optics
Physics
Radiative recombination
Semiconductor lasers
Semiconductor lasers
laser diodes
Solid modeling
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Summary:Using the propagating beam technique to solve Maxwell's equations together with a shooting method solution to the carrier diffusion equation, we develop an iterative, self-consistent procedure for determining the properties of stripe geometry lasers. This procedure allows us to calculate the power-current characteristics, differential quantum efficiencies, gain distributions and near and far fields over a wide range of currents at and above threshold. Far above threshold, we find, as expected, that symmetric and antisymmetric transverse modes can lase simultaneously.
ISSN:0018-9197
1558-1713
DOI:10.1109/JQE.1984.1072478