Title :
Gain Measurements of THz Quantum Cascade Lasers using THz Time-Domain Spectroscopy
Author :
Jukam, Nathan ; Dhillon, Sukhdeep ; Zhao, Zhen-Yu ; Duerr, Georg ; Armijo, J. ; Sirmons, N. ; Hameau, Sophie ; Barbieri, S. ; Filloux, Pascal ; Sirtori, C. ; Marcadet, X. ; Tignon, Jér Ome
Author_Institution :
Laboratorie Pierre Aigrain, Paris
Abstract :
Terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy is used to investigate the gain and losses of a THz quantum cascade laser (QCL) operating at 2.86 THz. This measurement technique allows access to the amplitude and phase spectra, allowing the direct determination of the gain. At the emission frequency of the QCL, a value of 6.5 cm-1 is found. The gain can also be studied as a function of different operating conditions, even when no laser action is present. Effects such as gain clamping and spectral narrowing are also observed. Furthermore, temperature measurements illustrate the reduction of the gain as the temperature is increased.
Keywords :
gain measurement; quantum cascade lasers; submillimetre wave spectroscopy; amplitude spectra; emission frequency; frequency 2.86 THz; gain measurements; phase spectra; terahertz quantum cascade lasers; terahertz time domain spectroscopy; Fingers; Frequency; Gain measurement; Optical pulse generation; Quantum cascade lasers; Quantum well lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Spectroscopy; Temperature; Time domain analysis; Gain measurement; quantum well devices; semiconductor lasers; time-domain measurements;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2007.911761
