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Single-mode tapered quantum cascade lasers
May 6, 2013
Journal Article
Published in:
Appl. Phys. Lett., Vol. 102, No. 18, 6 May 2013.
Summary
We demonstrate tapered quantum cascade lasers monolithically integrated with a distributed Bragg reflector acting as both a wavelength-selective back mirror and a transverse mode filter. Each of the 14 devices operates at a different wavelength between 9.2 and 9.7 um, where nine devices feature single-mode operation at peak powers between 0.3 and 1.6W at room temperature. High output power and excellent beam quality with peak brightness values up to 1.6MW cm^-2 sr^-1 render these two-terminal devices highly suitable for stand-off spectroscopy applications.
Summary
We demonstrate tapered quantum cascade lasers monolithically integrated with a distributed Bragg reflector acting as both a wavelength-selective back mirror and a transverse mode filter. Each of the 14 devices operates at a different wavelength between 9.2 and 9.7 um, where nine devices feature single-mode operation at peak powers between...
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High-power arrays of quantum cascade laser master-oscillator power-amplifiers
February 25, 2013
Journal Article
Published in:
Opt. Express, Vol. 21, No. 4, 25 February 2013, pp. 4518-4530.
Summary
We report on multi-wavelength arrays of master-oscillator power-amplifier quantum cascade lasers operating at wavelengths between 9.2 and 9.8 um. All elements of the high-performance array feature longitudinal (spectral) as well as transverse single-mode emission at peak powers between 2.7 and 10 W at room temperature. The performance of two arrays that are based on different seed-section designs is thoroughly studied and compared. High output power and excellent beam quality render the arrays highly suitable for stand-off spectroscopy applications.
Summary
We report on multi-wavelength arrays of master-oscillator power-amplifier quantum cascade lasers operating at wavelengths between 9.2 and 9.8 um. All elements of the high-performance array feature longitudinal (spectral) as well as transverse single-mode emission at peak powers between 2.7 and 10 W at room temperature. The performance of two arrays...
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