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Gain and loss processes in GaAlAs-GaAs heterostructure lasers

Goodwin et al., 1970

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15920268229086747933
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Goodwin A
Selway P
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics

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Heterostructure lasers have been made by growing an epitaxial p+ layer of GaAlAs onto an n+-GaAs substrate. The p-GaAs active region, formed by diffusion of zinc into the substrate during the growth process, is about 1.6 μ thick. Threshold current densities of these lasers lie …
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