摘要 |
A method for manufacturing a quantum cascade laser includes the steps of forming a semiconductor stacked structure including a first semiconductor region and a second semiconductor region; forming an etching mask having a striped pattern on the second semiconductor region; forming a semiconductor mesa structure having a mesa shape in cross section by etching the first and second semiconductor regions using the etching mask; forming an insulating layer over a top portion and side surfaces of the semiconductor mesa structure and the first semiconductor region; forming an opening in a portion of the insulating layer that is disposed on the top portion of the semiconductor mesa structure; and forming an electrode over the inside of the opening of the insulating layer, the top portion and side surfaces of the semiconductor mesa structure, and the first semiconductor region. |