Nonlinear analysis of quantum-well lasers with the effects of carrier transport

An improved nonlinear quantum-well (QW) laser model, which takes into accou nt the effects of quantum capture and escape processes, is presented, based on laser rate equations and Volterra theory. This model is further expande d by proper parameter transform to include the effect of carrier diffusion in the separate confinement heterostructure region, Various QW laser distor tions have been evaluated using this model and compared with the results ob tained from the previous model where the transport effects are absent. The results shows that the effect of transport processes on laser dynamic nonli nearity can be significant.