Title :
Terahertz quantum cascade lasers
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Massachusetts Inst. of Technol., Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
Based on a robust THz gain medium and low-loss waveguide structures, we have developed THz quantum-cascade lasers that operate up to 137 K in pulsed mode, 97 K in CW mode, and 141-μm wavelength.
Keywords :
optical waveguides; quantum cascade lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; 137 K; 141 micron; 97 K; CW mode; low-loss waveguide structures; terahertz quantum cascade lasers; Biomedical optical imaging; Frequency; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Optical scattering; Optical waveguides; Particle scattering; Quantum cascade lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. (CLEO). Conference on
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-795-4
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2005.201953
