Extending device performance in photonic devices using piezoelectric properties

Gregory E. Triplett

doi:10.1117/12.2034334

7 December 2013 Extending device performance in photonic devices using piezoelectric properties

Gregory E. Triplett

Proceedings Volume 8923, Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems; 892324 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2034334
Event: SPIE Micro+Nano Materials, Devices, and Applications, 2013, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Abstract

This study focuses on the influence of epi-layer strain and piezoelectric effects in asymmetric GaInAs/GaAlAs action regions that potentially lead to intra-cavity frequency mixing. The theoretical limits for conduction and valence band offsets in lattice-matched semiconductor structures have resulted in the deployment of non-traditional approaches such as strain compensation to extend wavelength in intersubband devices, where strain limits are related to misfit dislocation generation. Strain and piezoelectric effects have been studied and verified using select photonic device designs. Metrics under this effort also included dipole strength, oscillator strength, and offset of energy transitions, which are strongly correlated with induced piezoelectric effects. Unique photonic designs were simulated, modeled, and then fabricated using solid-source molecular beam epitaxy into photonic devices. The initial designs produce "lambda" wavelength, and the introduction of the piezoelectric effect resulted in "lambda/2" wavelength. More importantly, this work demonstrates that the theoretical cutoff wavelength in intersubband lasers can be overcome.

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Gregory E. Triplett "Extending device performance in photonic devices using piezoelectric properties", Proc. SPIE 8923, Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems, 892324 (7 December 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2034334

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