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Infrared absorption of n-type tensile-strained Ge-on-Si

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We analyze the IR absorption of tensile-strained, n-type Ge for Si-compatible laser applications. A strong intervalley scattering from the indirect L valleys to the direct Γ valley in n+ Ge-on-Si is reported for the first time to our knowledge. The intervalley absorption edge is in good agreement with the theoretical value. On the other hand, we found that the classical λ2-dependent Drude model of intravalley free-carrier absorption (FCA) breaks down at λ<15μm. A first-principle model has to be employed to reach a good agreement with the experimental data. The intravalley FCA loss is determined to be <20cm1 for n=4×1019cm3 at λ=1.51.7μm, an order lower than the results from Drude model. The strong LΓ intervalley scattering favors electronic occupation of the direct Γ valley, thereby enhancing optical gain from the direct gap transition of Ge, while the low intravalley free-electron absorption at lasing wavelengths leads to low optical losses. These two factors explain why the first electrically pumped Ge-on-Si laser achieved a higher net gain than the theoretical prediction using λ2-dependent free-carrier losses of bulk Ge and indicate the great potential for further improvement of Ge-on-Si lasers.

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