Refractive index of Ga1−xAlxAs

✍ Scribed by Martin A. Afromowitz

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1974
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 257 KB
• Volume: 15
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0038-1098
• DOI: 10.1016/0038-1098(74)90014-3

✦ Synopsis

A semi-empirical method for calculating the room temperature refractive index of Gaa-x Alx As at energies below the direct band edge is presented. This quantity is important in the design of GaAs heterostructure lasers as well as other wave-guiding devices using these materials. The calculated values compare favorably with recent data. The method is shown to be useful for the Gal-x AsxP system as well.

A SEMI-EMPIRICAL method for calculating the room temperature index of refraction of Gaa_xAlxAs at energies below the direct band edge is presented. This quantity is important in the design of GaAs heterostructure lasers as well as other wave-guiding devices using these materials.