Ultra-low Threshold electrically pumped quantum dot photonic crystal nanocavity laser

We demonstrate a quantum dot photonic crystal nanocavity laser electrically pumped by a lateral p-i-n junction. Thresholds of 181nA at 50K and 287nA at 150K are observed, lower than any other laser.

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