Title :
Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers: Novel Resonators and Linewidth Properties
Author :
Mahler, Lukas ; Green, Richard P. ; Xu, Ji-Hua ; Tredicucci, Alessandro ; Giuliani, Guido ; Beere, Harvey E. ; Ritchie, David A.
Author_Institution :
NEST-INFM & ScuolaNormale Superiore, Pisa
Abstract :
We report simulations and experimental results of THz QCLs with quasiperiodic resonators based on a Fibonacci sequence. Measurements of the linewidth enhancement factor in a THz QCL are also discussed.
Keywords :
Fibonacci sequences; laser beams; laser cavity resonators; laser variables measurement; quantum cascade lasers; spectral line breadth; submillimetre wave lasers; Fibonacci sequence; linewidth enhancement factor measurement; quasiperiodic resonators; terahertz quantum cascade lasers; Laser noise; Laser transitions; Optical devices; Optical feedback; Optical resonators; Optical waveguides; Quantum cascade lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Stimulated emission; Surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453216
