Is there a quantum mechanics theory for dynamics in QW planar VCSELs?

[Goodver]

Is there a theory of dynamics in VCSEL lasers? Especially polarization dynamics?

So far I confronted mostly empirical derivations with a bunch of coefficients. I was wondering if there is a more general theory, probably based on quantum mechanics, concerning dynamics in VCSELs?

If so, please provide the link.

Thanks.

 

[Cthugha]

That is somewhat complicated as the range of devices termed VCSEL is quite large. Planar structures or micropillars? Quantum wells or quantum dots as gain medium? Geometry? Material? I assume you are interested in planar QW-VCSELs:

A basic model is presented in Phys. Rev. A 52, 1728 (1995):
http://journals.aps.org/pra/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevA.52.1728

A somewhat simplified (but usually valid) approach is given in Phys. Rev. A 57, 2080 (1998):
http://journals.aps.org/pra/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevA.57.2080

 

[Goodver]

Hi Cthugha, thanks! 1 article is familiar to me. Yes I meant QW planar VCSEL.