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In this paper GaN based spherical quantum dot cascade lasers has been modelled, where the generation of the terahertz waves are obtained. The Schrödinger, Poisson, and the laser rate equations have been solved self-consistently including all dominant physical effects such as piezoelectric and spontaneous polarization in nitride-based QDs and the effects of the temperature. The exact value of the energy levels, the wavefunctions, the lifetimes of electron levels, and the lasing frequency are calculated. Also the laser parameters such as the optical gain, the output power and the threshold current density have been calculated at different temperatures and applied electric fields.
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Asgari, A., Khorrami, A.A. Modelling of GaN quantum dot terahertz cascade laser. Opto-Electron. Rev. 21, 147–152 (2013). https://doi.org/10.2478/s11772-013-0077-7
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