Title :
Heat transfer dynamics and temperature performance degradation in terahertz quantum cascade lasers
Author :
Vitiello, Miriam S. ; Scamarcio, Gaetano
Abstract :
A detailed time resolved experimental investigation of the thermal parameters causing the temperature performance degradation of THz QCLs will be presented. Possible technological solutions aimed to the extension of the operating temperatures of THz QCLs will be discussed.
Keywords :
heat transfer; quantum cascade lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; heat transfer dynamics; operating temperature; temperature performance degradation; terahertz quantum cascade lasers; Biomedical optical imaging; Heat transfer; Optical pumping; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Quantum cascade lasers; Spatial resolution; Temperature sensors; Thermal degradation; Thermal resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, 2009. IRMMW-THz 2009. 34th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Busan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5416-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5417-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2009.5325635
