Pulsed high duty cycle operation of λ ∼ 8μm quantum cascade lasers

Tiffany Ko, Zhijun Liu, Claire F. Gmachl

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Abstract

We report on high duty-cycle pulsed and burst-mode operation of λ ∼ 8μm quantum cascade lasers under ambient conditions for photo-acoustic spectroscopy. An optimum in average optical power and efficiency is seen around 800kHz and 50% duty-cycle.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: May 6 2007May 11 2007

Publication series

NameConference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (QELS) - Technical Digest Series

Other

Other2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period5/6/075/11/07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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