Why is High Transition Probability Important in Semiconductor Lasers?

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High transition probability in semiconductor lasers is crucial because it ensures that radiative transitions dominate over non-radiative energy transfers to the lattice. If the probability of non-radiative transitions is higher, energy is lost as heat rather than being emitted as light, preventing laser action. For effective laser operation, a sufficient number of photons must be produced through radiative processes, as some photons are absorbed for electron-hole recombination and do not contribute to laser output. Therefore, achieving a high transition probability is essential for maximizing light emission and ensuring efficient laser performance. Understanding this balance is key to the functionality of semiconductor lasers.
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i am not able to understand this line..

in semiconductor laser the transition probablity for a radiative transition across the conduction and valence gap must be high and must exceed the probablity for non -radiative transfer of energy to the lattice.

please explain this theory.
 
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In other words, you won't have a laser if the electron transfers its energy to the lattice.
 
it is so because, all the photons are not used in emitting light..the probabilty of radiative photons should be more so that we can get enough radiations in form of laser.actually some of the photons are absorbed in the material for the recombination of electron hole pairs.thus they do not emit radiations.
 
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