A dual-wavelength quantum cascade laser with two optical transitions in each active region

K. J. Franz, K. T. Shiu, S. R. Forrest, Claire F. Gmachl

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Abstract

We report on a novel quantum cascade laser design that utilizes wide active region quantum wells to create a lasing transition between the second- and first-excited states of the constituent wells. Electroluminescence and lasing spectra confirm the presence of the optical transition at the expected energy, but also show the conventional transition between energy levels resulting from excited and ground states of the original quantum wells. As a result, the laser produces simultaneous dual-wavelength emission at 8.2 μm and 9.3 μm.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2006 International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials Conference Proceedings
Pages26-29
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials Conference Proceedings - Princeton, United States
Duration: May 7 2006May 11 2006

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials
Volume2006
ISSN (Print)1092-8669

Other

Other2006 International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials Conference Proceedings
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPrinceton
Period5/7/065/11/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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