Title :
Fourier transform spectrometers utilizing mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers
Author :
Diehl, L. ; Pflügl, C. ; Witinski, M.F. ; Wang, P. ; Tague, T.J., Jr. ; Capasso, Federico
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Appl. Sci., Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
Fabry-Perot Quantum Cascade Lasers can be used in conjunction with a FTIR spectrometer to perform spectroscopic experiments that require orders of magnitude more photons than what is achievable with a thermal illumination source. Three proof-of-concept experiments will be discussed.
Keywords :
Brightness; Detectors; Fabry-Perot; Fourier transforms; Light sources; Optical reflection; Powders; Quantum cascade lasers; Reflectivity; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
