Title :
Laterally coupled distributed-feedback GaSb-based diode lasers for atmospheric gas detection at 2 μm
Author :
Briggs, Ryan M. ; Frez, Clifford ; Ksendzov, Alexander ; Franz, Kale J. ; Bagheri, Mahmood ; Forouhar, Siamak
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate single-mode laterally coupled distributed-feedback diode lasers at 2.05 μm employing low-loss etched gratings. Single-facet CW output exceeds 50 mW near room temperature with linewidth below 1 MHz over 10-ms observation times.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; diffraction gratings; distributed feedback lasers; gallium compounds; gas sensors; semiconductor lasers; atmospheric gas detection; low-loss etched gratings; power 50 mW; single-mode laterally coupled distributed-feedback diode lasers; wavelength 2 mum; wavelength 2.05 mum; Gas lasers; Gratings; Laser radar; Measurement by laser beam; Surface emitting lasers; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
