Title :
Terahertz quantum cascade lasers
Author :
Williams, Benjamin S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
fDate :
Oct. 30 2008-Nov. 2 2008
Abstract :
An overview of terahertz quantum cascade lasers based on resonant-phonon depopulation is presented. Limiting mechanisms for high-temperature operation are discussed.
Keywords :
laser transitions; laser tuning; optical pulse generation; quantum cascade lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; CW solid-state source; high-temperature operation; intraband radiative transitions; light generation; resonant-phonon depopulation; terahertz quantum cascade laser; tunable laser source; Biomedical optical imaging; Crystalline materials; Magnetic materials; Optical materials; Optical waveguides; Particle scattering; Quantum cascade lasers; Resonance light scattering; Security; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication & Optoelectronic Exposition & Conference, 2008. AOE 2008. Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
