Low-threshold quantum-cascade lasers at 35 THz (λ = 85 µm)
- 15 May 2003
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Optics Letters
- Vol. 28 (10) , 810-812
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ol.28.000810
Abstract
Chirped-superlattice quantum-cascade lasers are reported that emit at lambda approximately 85 microm (3.6 THz), which is to the authors' knowledge the longest wavelength demonstrated so far with this technology. Collected peak output powers of 1.5 mW per facet were measured at liquid-helium temperature, and a maximum operating temperature of 45 K was reached. Record low-threshold-current densities of 95 and 115 A cm(-2) were observed in pulsed and continuous-wave operation, respectively. For the latter, output powers of a few hundred microwatts are estimated at low temperatures.Keywords
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