1.23 /spl mu/m long wavelength highly strained GaInAs/GaAs quantum well laser

We were able to extend the emission wavelength of highly strained GaInAs/GaAs SQWs over 1.2 /spl mu/m by employing a high growth rate of 9 /spl mu/m/h. We obtained the longest PL peak wavelength of 1.27 /spl mu/m. We also demonstrated a highly strained GaInAs/GaAs SQW stripe-laser. The lasing wavelength reached 1.23 /spl mu/m with a threshold current density of 1.7 kA/cm/sup 2/.