InAs quantum-dot laser showed continuous-wave lasing up to 323 K. A high T-
o of over 1000 K was measured below 130 K. The value of T-o rapidly decline
d at higher temperatures, and showed an oscillatory behavior above 250 K. T
he oscillatory changes of T-o were accompanied by alternating change in the
light output versus current curves above the threshold, suggesting possibl
e participation of higher state in lasing.