@inproceedings{a07f3e49db4c4073b26ac93495b74b77,
title = "High-power mid- and far- wavelength infrared lasers for free space communication",
abstract = "Laser-based free-space communications have been developed to serve specific roles in {"}last mile{"} high-speed data networks due to their high security, low cost, portability, and high bandwidth. Conventional free-space systems based on near infrared optical devices suffer from reliability problems due to atmospheric scattering losses and scintillation effects, such as those encountered with storms, dust, and fog. Mid-infrared wavelengths are less affected by atmospheric effects and can significantly enhance link uptime and range. This paper will discuss some of the recent advances in high-power, high temperature, high reliability mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers and their potential application in highly reliable free space communication links.",
keywords = "Free space communication, Intersubband, Mid-infrared, Optical fiber, Quantum cascade laser",
author = "M. Razeghi and A. Evans and J. Nguyen and Y. Bai and S. Slivken and Darvish, {S. R.} and K. Mi",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1117/12.718784",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0819467219",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Photonic Materials, Devices, and Applications II",
note = "Photonic Materials, Devices, and Applications II ; Conference date: 02-05-2007 Through 04-05-2007",
}