Design and Characterization of Resonant Cavity Light-Emitting Diodes

Author

Thomas M. Fitzgerald

Date of Award

12-1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Engineering Physics

Abstract

This thesis describes an investigation into the emission properties of Resonant Cavity Light Emitting Diodes (RCLED). RCLEDs are a new photonic device that promise laser-like properties of narrow output frequency spread and high output power, without the usual laser disadvantages of shorter lifetime and increased maintenance and lifetime costs. Specifically, this thesis examines the functional dependence between emitted wavelength and the RCLED microcavity, and attempts to correlate theory with experimental data. This thesis introduces a classical wave interference model that calculates the Spontaneous Emission Enhancement Factor (Z-) with angular dependence.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GEO-ENP-94D-02

DTIC Accession Number

ADA289307

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Recommended Citation

Fitzgerald, Thomas M., "Design and Characterization of Resonant Cavity Light-Emitting Diodes" (1994). Theses and Dissertations. 6437.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6437