GaN-based surface-emitting lasers using high contrast grating

Abstract

GaN-based surface-emitting lasers (SELs) using high contrast grating (HCG) with AlN/GaN distributed Bragg reflectors were reported. The laser device achieved a threshold energy density of about 0.56 mJ/cm(2) and the lasing wavelength was at 393.6 nm with a high degree of polarization of 73% at room temperature. The resonant mode and polarization characteristics matched to the theoretical prediction. GaN-based SELs using HCG supported by the Fano resonance can be potential for development of blue surface emitting laser sources