@inproceedings{acc0e4070d3a4ae38d220ec484340efc,
title = "Instantaneous power and threshold in continuous wave quantum cascade lasers",
abstract = "Using low-duty cycle pulses superimposed on a DC current, we determine the type of power roll-over and obtain the instantaneous threshold current, current efficiency and core temperature of a quantum-cascade laser in continuous wave operation.",
author = "Hoffman, {Anthony J.} and Braun, {Phillip X.} and Escarra, {Matthew D.} and Howard, {Scott S.} and Franz, {Kale J.} and Xiaojun Wang and Fan, {Jen Yu} and Gmachl, {Claire F.}",
year = "2009",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781557528698",
series = "2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009",
booktitle = "2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009",
note = "2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009 ; Conference date: 02-06-2009 Through 04-06-2009",
}