Molecular beam epitaxy — a promising method for fabrication of integrated–optics devices. I. Injection lasers (review)

A review is given of the fabrication of laser double heterostructures using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). A comparison is made of the properties of injection lasers fabricated by MBE and by liquid phase epitaxy. The achievements and potential applications of MBE in the fabrication of such high-quality devices are assessed.