Quantum Cascade lasers: Recent advances and future prospects

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Abstract

Quantum Cascade (QC) lasers are a rapidly evolving mid-infrared and THz semiconductor laser technology based on intersubband transitions in multiple coupled quantum wells. The lasers' strengths are their wavelength tailorability, high performance and fascinating design potential. We will discuss several recent highlights, such as the quest for high performance QC lasers, especially high efficiency and single-mode operation, artificially broadened gain, and the implementation of unconventional laser schemes. We will also briefly discuss several high potential applications in mid-infrared trace chemical sensing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011 - Munich, Germany
Duration: May 22 2011May 26 2011

Publication series

Name2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011

Other

Other2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period5/22/115/26/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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