@inproceedings{56d8341555b847e8ade0fdfff40c567e,
title = "Type-II superlattices and quantum cascade lasers for MWIR and LWIR free-space communications",
abstract = "Free-space optical communications has recently been touted as a solution to the {"}last mile{"} bottleneck of high-speed data networks providing highly secure, short to long range, and high-bandwidth connections. However, commercial near infrared systems experience atmospheric scattering losses and scintillation effects which can adversely affect a link's operating budget. By moving the operating wavelength into the mid- or long-wavelength infrared enhanced link uptimes and increased operating range can be achieved due to less susceptibility to atmospheric affects. The combination of room-temperature, continuous-wave, high-power quantum cascade lasers and high operating temperature type-II superlattice photodetectors offers the benefits of mid- and long-wavelength infrared systems as well as practical operating conditions for next generation free-space communications systems.",
keywords = "Free space communications, Mid-infrared, Photodetector, Quantum cascade laser, Room temperature, Superlattices, Type-II",
author = "Andrew Hood and Allan Evans and Manijeh Razeghi",
year = "2008",
doi = "10.1117/12.776376",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819470751",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices V",
note = "Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices V ; Conference date: 20-01-2008 Through 23-01-2008",
}