In Situ Grown Quantum-Wire Lasers

Abstract

This program concentrated on developing techniques to better understand and fabricate quantum-confined structures. The goal was to create the enabling technology for more efficient semiconductor lasers and integrated optoelectronic circuits. Over the contract period, significant advances occurred in the development of quantum-confined lasers, UHV in-situ processing technology, and the underlying theory for quantum-confined laser structures. The quantum confined laser work included both quantum-wire laser and vertical-cavity laser development. This latter effort also required substantial improvements in the MBE growth technology. Much of this technology is now ready for transfer to industry. In fact, a number of joint projects with industry are underway, as a result of this program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1994
Accession Number
ADA281381

Entities

People

  • A. C. Gossard
  • D. Mui
  • J. H. English
  • L.A. Coldren
  • S. W. Corzine

Organizations

  • University of California, Santa Barbara

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Distributed Bragg Reflectors
  • Electronics
  • Electronics Industry
  • Laser Applications
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Optoelectronic Devices
  • Power Electronics
  • Quantum Electronics
  • Quantum Well Lasers
  • Quantum Wells
  • Quantum Wires
  • Scattering
  • Semiconductor Lasers
  • Semiconductors
  • Surface Emitting Lasers

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing