Type-II superlattices and quantum cascade lasers for MWIR and LWIR free-space communications

Andrew Hood*, Allan Evans, Manijeh Razeghi

*Corresponding author for this work

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices V
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices V - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 20 2008Jan 23 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6900
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices V
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period1/20/081/23/08

Keywords

  • Free space communications
  • Mid-infrared
  • Photodetector
  • Quantum cascade laser
  • Room temperature
  • Superlattices
  • Type-II

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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