Abstract
We investigate the ultimate limits of tensile strain and n-type doping for improving germanium lasers. These ultimate limits occur around 2.3–3.7% biaxial strain and 1018–1019 cm−3 electrically-active doping. >100× threshold reductions are possible.
© 2013 Optical Society of America
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