Thermal analysis of mid-infrared quantum-cascade lasers

Craig A. Evans; Dragan Indjin; Zoran Ikonić; Paul Harrison

doi:10.1117/12.784325

22 February 2008 Thermal analysis of mid-infrared quantum-cascade lasers

Craig A. Evans, Dragan Indjin, Zoran Ikonić, Paul Harrison

Proceedings Volume 6889, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XVI; 688912 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784325
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2008, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

We present a theoretical thermal analysis of mid-infrared quantum-cascade lasers (QCLs) using a two-dimensional anisotropic heat diffusion model. Several InP-based devices are simulated over a range of operating conditions in order to extract temperature-dependent thermal resistances. These thermal resistances are used to compare the effectiveness of various heat management techniques. Finally, heat flow analysis is performed in order to understand the internal thermal dynamics of these devices.

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Craig A. Evans, Dragan Indjin, Zoran Ikonić, and Paul Harrison "Thermal analysis of mid-infrared quantum-cascade lasers", Proc. SPIE 6889, Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XVI, 688912 (22 February 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784325

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