Title :
1.3 W quantum cascade lasers with optimized design for continuous-wave operation at room temperature
Author :
Lyakh, Arkadiy ; Pflugl, C. ; Diehl, L. ; Wang, Qijie ; Capasso, Federico ; Wang, X.J. ; Fan, J.Y. ; Tanbun-Ek, T. ; Tsekoun, Alexei ; Maulini, R. ; Go, R. ; Kumar, Chanchal ; Patel, Naresh
Author_Institution :
Pranalytica, Inc., Santa Monica, CA
Abstract :
Continuous wave optical power of 1.32 W and wallplug efficiency over 7.1 % were demonstrated at 300 K for MOCVD-grown quantum cascade lasers emitting at 4.6 mum.
Keywords :
MOCVD; optical design techniques; quantum cascade lasers; MOCVD; continuous-wave operation; power 1.32 W; quantum cascade lasers; temperature 293 K to 298 K; temperature 300 K; wallplug efficiency; wavelength 4.6 mum; Design optimization; Electrons; Indium phosphide; Laser transitions; Optical design; Quantum cascade lasers; Stimulated emission; Temperature; Threshold current; Waveguide lasers;
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
