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Heterostructure laser with lattice mismatch

US5048036A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 1991
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/3432
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Semiconductor heterostructure lasers having at least one lattice mismatched strain layer in the cladding proximate to the active region. Indium or phosphorus may be added in high concentration to form the strain layers. The strain layers may be spaced somewhat apart from the active region or may be adjacent to the active region. In either case, the strain layers decrease transparency current and increase differential gain.

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