Transverse-junction-stripe-geometry double-heterostructure lasers with very low threshold current

Abstract
A new geometry DH laser is developed in which a very thin GaAs homojunction laser is sandwiched by (GaAl)As layers. The minimum threshold current is 63 and 80 mA for pulsed and cw operation at room temperature, respectively. The possibility of further reduction of threshold current is briefly mentioned.