Abstract:
In at least one embodiment, the environment sensor for sensing at least one environment parameter includes a semiconductor layer sequence, a sheath, the index of refraction of which changes as a function of the environment parameter, and a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact for supplying current to the semiconductor layer sequence. The semiconductor layer sequence has the shape of a generalized cylinder having a main axis. In directions perpendicular to the main axis, the semiconductor layer sequence is at least partly covered by the sheath. The semiconductor layer sequence has an index of refraction which is greater than the index of refraction of the sheath. The semiconductor layer sequence is designed to form laser modes within the environment sensor. Furthermore, the environment sensor is designed such that, in its normal operation, a change in the index of refraction of the sheath causes a change in the electrical resistance of the semiconductor layer sequence as a result of a change in radiation losses within the semiconductor layer sequence.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an edge emitting laser diode comprising a semiconductor layer stack whose growth direction defines a vertical direction, and wherein the semiconductor layer stack comprises an active layer and a waveguide layer. A thermal stress element is arranged in at least indirect contact with the semiconductor layer stack, the thermal stress element being configured to generate a thermally induced mechanical stress in the waveguide layer that counteracts the formation of a thermal lens.
Abstract:
The invention relates to laser diode for generating laser radiation of at least two frequencies, comprising: a semiconductor body having a ridge waveguide; a DFB structure or DBR structure in the ridge waveguide; and a piezoelectric element for producing mechanical stress in the ridge waveguide, which piezoelectric element is arranged on the ridge waveguide. The invention further relates to a method for producing laser radiation of at least two frequencies by means of the laser diode.
Abstract:
A method is provided for a full-area optical characterization of an optoelectronic semiconductor material which is provided for producing a plurality of optoelectronic semiconductor chips and which has a band gap which specifies a characteristic wavelength of the semiconductor material. The method includes full-area irradiating a major surface of the optoelectronic semiconductor material with light having an excitation wavelength which is less than the characteristic wavelength of the semiconductor material, with the full-area irradiating generating electron-hole pairs in the semiconductor material. The method further includes full-area detecting a recombination radiation having the characteristic wavelength which is emitted as a result of recombination of the electron-hole pairs from the major surface of the semiconductor material. A device for carrying out the method is also provided.
Abstract:
An optoelectronic semiconductor element may emit electromagnetic radiation. The optoelectronic semiconductor element may include a semiconductor body and a reflective lattice structure directly adjacent to a first main surface of the semiconductor body. The reflective lattice structure may be made of layer portions periodically arranged in the horizontal direction. The first main surface may be different from an exit surface of the electromagnetic radiation.