QUANTUM DASH DEVICES

摘要

Quantum dot active region structures are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the distribution in dot size and the sequence of optical transition energy values associated with the quantum confined states of the dots are selected to facilitate forming a continuous optical gain spectrum over an extended wavelength range. In one embodiment, the quantum dots are self-assembled quantum dots with a length-to-width ratio of at least three along the growth plane. In one embodiment, the quantum dots are formed in quantum wells for improved carrier confinement. In other embodiments, the quantum dots are used as the active region in laser devices, including tunable lasers and monolithic multi-wavelength laser arrays.