Title :
High power quantum cascade lasers in the 3-12 micron wavelength range
Author :
Razeghi, M. ; Evans, Adrian ; David, John ; Slivken, S. ; Kan Mi
Abstract :
Average power levels of 850 mW have been demonstrated for individual quantum cascade lasers at room temperature, with continuous output power as high as 640 mW. Similar performance is demonstrated over a wide spectral range.
Keywords :
infrared sources; quantum cascade lasers; 20 degC; 3 to 12 micron; 640 mW; 850 mW; high power lasers; midinfrared lasers; quantum cascade lasers; room temperature; Chemical lasers; Gold; Heat sinks; Power generation; Power lasers; Pulse measurements; Quantum cascade lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Temperature distribution; Threshold current;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2004. LEOS 2004. The 17th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8557-8
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2004.1363355
