Current status of high performance quantum cascade lasers at the center for quantum devices

M. Razeghi*, A. Evans, Y. Bai, J. Nguyen, S. Slivken, S. R. Darvish, K. Mi

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Abstract

Mid-infrared laser sources are highly desired for laser-based trace chemical sensors, military countermeasures, free-space communications, as well as developing medical applications. While application development has been limited by the availability of adequate mid-infrared sources, InP-based Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) hold promise as inexpensive, miniature, portable solutions capable of producing high powers and operating at high temperatures with excellent beam quality and superior reliability. This paper discusses the most recent developments of application-ready high power (> 100 mW), continuous-wave (cw), mid-infrared QCLs operating above room temperature with lifetimes exceeding 13,000 hours.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIPRM'07
Subtitle of host publicationIEEE 19th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials - Conference Proceedings
Pages588-593
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
EventIPRM'07: IEEE 19th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials - Matsue, Japan
Duration: May 14 2007May 18 2007

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials
ISSN (Print)1092-8669

Other

OtherIPRM'07: IEEE 19th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityMatsue
Period5/14/075/18/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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