High power, electrically tunable quantum cascade lasers

Steven Slivken; Manijeh Razeghi

doi:10.1117/12.2216304

13 February 2016 High power, electrically tunable quantum cascade lasers

Steven Slivken, Manijeh Razeghi

Proceedings Volume 9755, Quantum Sensing and Nano Electronics and Photonics XIII; 97550C (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216304
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Mid-infrared laser sources (3-14 μm wavelengths) which have wide spectral coverage and high output power are attractive for many applications. This spectral range contains unique absorption fingerprints of most molecules, including toxins, explosives, and nerve agents. Infrared spectroscopy can also be used to detect important biomarkers, which can be used for medical diagnostics by means of breath analysis. The challenge is to produce a broadband midinfrared source which is small, lightweight, robust, and inexpensive. We are currently investigating monolithic solutions using quantum cascade lasers. A wide gain bandwidth is not sufficient to make an ideal spectroscopy source. Single mode output with rapid tuning is desirable. For dynamic wavelength selection, our group is developing multi-section laser geometries with wide electrical tuning (hundreds of cm^-1). These devices are roughly the same size as a traditional quantum cascade lasers, but tuning is accomplished without any external optical components. When combined with suitable amplifiers, these lasers are capable of multi-Watt single mode output powers. This manuscript will describe our current research efforts and the potential for high performance, broadband electrical tuning with the quantum cascade laser.

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Steven Slivken and Manijeh Razeghi "High power, electrically tunable quantum cascade lasers", Proc. SPIE 9755, Quantum Sensing and Nano Electronics and Photonics XIII, 97550C (13 February 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216304

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