A circular beam spot and low threshold current laser diode with reverse-v-shape layer

A laser with a reverse-V-shape layer exhibits a circular beam spot and low threshold current. The beam aspect ratio of the reverse-V-shape laser is clarified to be insensitive to reverse-V-shape width. The reverse-V-shape layer consists of a strained active layer and a passive guide layer, which leads to a low threshold current. The reverse-V-shape laser is attractive as an optical source for optical-communication and information systems.