Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 60, Issue 5, 0514005(2023)

Design Optimization of Quantum Barrier and n-Type Waveguide Layers of AlGaN Ultraviolet Laser

Lu Liu and Shuping Li*
Author Affiliations
  • College of Physics and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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    Paper Information

    Category: Lasers and Laser Optics

    Received: Jan. 20, 2022

    Accepted: Feb. 21, 2022

    Published Online: Mar. 6, 2023

    The Author Email: Shuping Li (lsp@xmu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP220591

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