Title :
Microcylinder quantum cascade laser coupled with an optical waveguide
Author :
Wakayama, Yuki ; Iwamoto, Satoshi ; Arakawa, Yasuhiko
Author_Institution :
Res. Center for Adv. Sci. & Technol., Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo
Abstract :
We report the fabrication and characterization of microcylinder quantum cascade lasers coupled with optical waveguides. Optical amplification and reduction of the threshold current have been observed as the current injected into the waveguide is increased.
Keywords :
micro-optomechanical devices; optical waveguides; quantum cascade lasers; current injection; microcylinder quantum cascade lasers; optical amplification; optical waveguides; threshold current; Coupling circuits; Laser modes; Microcavities; Optical coupling; Optical device fabrication; Optical waveguides; Quantum cascade lasers; Stimulated emission; Threshold current; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Nano-Optoelectronics Workshop, 2008. i-NOW 2008. International
Conference_Location :
Shonan Village
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2656-0
DOI :
10.1109/INOW.2008.4634512
