High power, continuous-wave, quantum cascade lasers for MWIR and LWIR applications

S. Slivken*, A. Evans, J. S. Yu, S. R. Darvish

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

5 Scopus citations

Abstract

Over the past several years, our group has endeavored to develop high power quantum cascade lasers for a variety of remote and high sensitivity infrared applications. The systematic optimization of laser performance has allowed for demonstration of high power, continuous-wave quantum cascade lasers operating above room temperature. Since 2002, the power levels for individual devices have jumped from <20 mW to >600 mW. Expanding on this development, we have able to demonstrate continuous wave operation at many wavelengths throughout the mid- and far-infrared spectral range, and have now achieved >100 mW output in the 4.0<λ<9.5 μm range.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices III
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices III - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 23 2006Jan 26 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6127
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period1/23/061/26/06

Keywords

  • Far-infrared
  • Gas Source Molecular Beam Epitaxy
  • Intersubband Laser
  • Mid-infrared
  • Quantum Cascade Laser
  • Strain-Balanced Epitaxy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'High power, continuous-wave, quantum cascade lasers for MWIR and LWIR applications'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this