Title :
Terahertz quantum cascade lasers: Design and applications
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Quantum Electron., ETH, Honggerberg
Abstract :
Operation of terahertz quantum cascade lasers have now been demonstrated between 1.2 and 4.9 THz. Extremely narrow linewidths and continuous tunability have been reported, with applications in imaging, radio-astronomy and process control.
Keywords :
laser beam applications; optical design techniques; quantum cascade lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; continuous tunability; frequency 1.2 THz; frequency 4.9 THz; imaging application; process control; radio astronomy; terahertz quantum cascade lasers; Absorption; Laser transitions; Optical control; Optical design; Optical imaging; Optical scattering; Optical waveguides; Quantum cascade lasers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Temperature; (060.2320) Fiber optics amplifiers and oscillators; (060.4510) Optical communications;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
