# Analytical coupled-wave model for photonic crystal quantum cascade lasers

## TL;DR

This paper introduces an analytical coupled-wave model for photonic-crystal quantum cascade lasers, enabling efficient analysis of complex 3D large-area devices validated by simulations and experiments.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel analytical coupled-wave model specifically designed for photonic-crystal quantum cascade lasers, improving analysis efficiency for large-area 3D structures.

## Key findings

- Model accurately predicts device behavior
- Validated against simulations and experimental data
- Enables efficient design of photonic-crystal QCLs

## Abstract

A coupled-wave model is developed for photonic-crystal quantum cascade lasers. The analytical model provides an efficient analysis of full three-dimensional large-area device structure, and the validity is confirmed via simulations and previous experimental results.