Authors:	P. Bienstman, B. Demeulenaere, B. Dhoedt, R. Baets
Title:	Simulation results of transverse-optical confinement in airpost, regrown, and oxidized vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser structures
Format:	International Journal
Publication date:	11/1999
Journal/Conference/Book:	J. Opt. Soc. Am. B
Volume(Issue):	16(11) p.2055-2059
DOI:	10.1364/josab.16.002055
Citations:	6 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 21/12/2025) 5 (OpenCitations - last update: 26/4/2025) Look up on Google Scholar
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Abstract

Based on a numerical optical model for calculating threshold material gain in vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, we investigate the influence of transverse-optical confinement in airpost, regrown, and oxidized structures. In each of these cases, we demonstrate the trade-off that needs to be made between low threshold for the fundamental laser mode and good modal stability.