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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011 |
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State | Published - Sep 6 2011 |
Event | 2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011 - Munich, Germany Duration: May 22 2011 → May 26 2011 |
Other
Other | 2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011 |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Munich |
Period | 5/22/11 → 5/26/11 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering