@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",
}