Title :
High-power quantum cascade laser arrays
Author :
Wang, Christine A.
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., Massachusetts Inst. of Technol., Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
Multi-wavelength arrays of single quantum cascade lasers that operate at wavelengths between 9.2 and 9.8 jum are reported. Using an integrated distributed Bragg reflector and tapered gain region, QCLs achieve high peak power >2W, with some approaching 3 W.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; integrated optics; quantum cascade lasers; semiconductor laser arrays; high-power quantum cascade laser arrays; integrated distributed Bragg reflector; multiwavelength arrays; tapered gain region; wavelength 9.2 mum to 9.8 mum; Distributed Bragg reflectors; Laser modes; Laser tuning; Power generation; Power lasers; Quantum cascade lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fibre Technology, 2014 OptoElectronics and Communication Conference and Australian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, VIC
