Title :
Quantum cascade lasers
Author :
Capasso, Federico
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only. This tutorial will discuss in a simple way the underlying device physics, design principles and performance of our state-of-the-art top-of-line quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) used in spectroscopic, scientific, commercial and military application as well as exciting recent results such as multi-wavelength and bidirectional QCLs.
Keywords :
measurement by laser beam; quantum well lasers; remote sensing by laser beam; spectrochemical analysis; spectroscopic light sources; design principles; device physics; military application; multi-wavelength bidirectional lasers; quantum cascade lasers; scientific application; spectroscopic measurements; state-of-the-art top-of-line quantum cascade lasers; tutorial; Electron optics; Laser modes; Optical feedback; Optical materials; Optical sensors; Physics; Power lasers; Quantum cascade lasers; Semiconductor materials; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, 2000. Conference Digest. 2000 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Nice
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6319-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE.2000.910190
