Surface plasmon quantum cascade lasers at λ(Equivalent to)19μm

Alessandro Tredicucci, Claire Gmachl, Michael C. Wanke, Federico Capasso, Albert L. Hutchinson, Deborah L. Sivco, Sung Nee G. Chu, Alfred Y. Cho

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Abstract

The longest wavelength III-V semiconductor laser to date has been realized employing a quantum cascade configuration for the active material. It operates at λ∼19μm on interminiband transitions in graded superlattices. The waveguide is based on surface plasmon modes confined at a metal-semiconductor interface. The devices emit peak output powers of 14 mW per facet at 10 K and laser action is achieved up to the maximum temperature of 145 K.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2286-2288
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume77
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 9 2000
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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