Title :
Controlled coupling of terahertz lasing modes in microdisk photonic molecules
Author :
Fasching, G. ; Benz, A. ; Deutsch, Ch ; Andrews, A.M. ; Unterrainer, K. ; Zobl, R. ; Klang, P. ; Schrenk, W. ; Tamosiunas, V.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Inst. & Centre for Micro- & Nanostruct., Vienna Univ. of Technol., Vienna
Abstract :
We present the observation of optical coupling in terahertz microdisk molecules based on quantum-cascade lasers and its tunability by the applied electric field. The spectral behaviour is in good accordance with performed finite-difference time-domaine simulations.
Keywords :
finite difference time-domain analysis; microdisc lasers; quantum cascade lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; controlled coupling; electric field; finite-difference time-domaine simulations; microdisk photonic molecules; quantum cascade lasers; terahertz lasing modes; Bonding; Finite difference methods; Frequency; Laser modes; Laser tuning; Optical control; Optical coupling; Optical resonators; Quantum cascade lasers; Time domain analysis; (140.3070) Infrared and far-infrared lasers; (140.4780) Optical resonators; (230.5590) Quantum-well devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
