Abstract

In this study we studied the effects of internal quantum efficiency on PbSe/Pb0.934Sr0.066 Se multiple Quantum well Structure. The calculations were done on the modal gain, threshold current and threshold current density of the system. Inclusion of the theoretical internal quantum efficiency increased the threshold current and threshold current density values by almost 10 times with no effects on the modal gain values. However, when the experimental internal quantum efficiency was included, the above increase was even more. It was included that there is a leakage current above the barrier which is needed to account for in any practical application.

Keywords:

Auger recombination, leakage current, lead salts, quantum efficiency,

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