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Quantum well laser utilizing an inversion layer
Assignee: Nokia Bell Labs
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Filing: 1990-06-05
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Granted: 1991-04-23
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Expires: 2010-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A quantum well laser exhibiting near ideal switching characteristics, high power conversion efficiency and, moreover, capable of utilizing the advantageous characteristics of a double heterostructure optoelectronic switch comprises a quantum well region disposed between carrier confinement regions. In particular, the interface between the qunatum well regioin and a confinement region is adapted to the formation of an inversion layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul W. Cooke
- 👤 Geoffrey W. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S5/00; H01S5/30; H01S5/34; B; B82; B82Y; B82Y20/00; H01S5/305; H01S5/32; H01S5/3211; H01S5/343; H01S5/34313
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In a laser comprising a quantum well region forming first and second heterojunction interfaces with upper and lower carrier confinement regions, respectively, the improvement comprising a charge sheet formed substantially near said first heterojunction interface and within said upper carrier confinement region such that an inversion layer is produced in said quantum well region, said quantum well region being substantially undoped, said upper and lower carrier confinement regions having a first conductivity type, said charge sheet having a second conductivity type opposite to said first conductivity type, and said charge sheet having a doping concentration sufficiently greater than said upper carrier confinement region for producing said inversion layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a laser comprising a quantum well region forming first and second heterojunction interfaces with upper and lower carrier confinement regions, respectively, the improvement comprising a charge sheet formed substantially near said first heterojunction interface and within said upper carrier confinement region such that an inversion layer is produced in said quantum well region, said quantum well region being substantially undoped, said upper and lower carrier confinement regions having a first conductivity type, said charge sheet having a second conductivity type opposite to said first conductivity type, and said charge sheet having a doping concentration sufficiently greater than said upper carrier confinement region for producing said inversion layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A laser according to claim 1 wherein said charge sheet is within 100 Å from said interface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A laser according to claim 2 wherein said charge sheet has doping concentration within the range from approximately 10 17 /cm 3 to approximately 10 19 /cm 3 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A laser according to claim 1 wherein said upper and lower carrier confinement regions are graded index layers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A laser according to claim 4 further comprising upper and lower cladding regions having first and second interfaces with said upper and lower carrier confinement regions, respectively, and said lower cladding region including a p-n junction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A laser according to claim 5 wherein said upper and lower carrier confinement regions are intermediate energy band gap materials, said single quantum well is a narrow energy band gap semiconductor material and said upper and lower cladding regions are wide energy band gap semiconductor materials.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A laser according to claim 6 wherein said upper and lower confinement regions have a P-conductivity type.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A laser according to claim 7 further comprising first and second electrical contacts to said upper and lower cladding regions, respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A laser according to claim 8 wherein said quantum well region includes semiconductor material consisting of group III-V compounds.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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