Performance optimization of AlGaN-based deep ultraviolet laser diode with M-shaped hole barrier structure

Aoxiang ZHANG; Yao WANG; Mengzhen WANG; Shiqin WEI; Fang WANG; Yuhuai LIU

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1007-5461. 2022.04.013

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