We demonstrate AlGaN-cladding-free laser diodes (LDs), operating in continuous wave (CW) mode at 482 nm grown by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy (PAMBE). The maximum CW output power was 230 mW. LDs were grown on c-plane GaN substrates obtained by hydride vapor phase epitaxy. The PAMBE process was carried out in metal-rich conditions, supplying high nitrogen flux (ΦN) during quantum wells (QWs) growth. We found that high ΦN improves quality of high In content InGaN QWs. The role of nitrogen in the growth of InGaN on (0001) GaN surface as well as the influence of LDs design on threshold current density are discussed.

Topics
Localized states, Doppler effect, Crystallographic defects, Electroluminescence, Epitaxy, Optical properties, Semiconductor materials, Quantum wells, Lasers, Photovoltaics
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