Title :
Quantum-cascade photonic crystal laser
Author :
Benz, A. ; Fasching, G. ; Deutsch, Ch ; Andrews, A.M. ; Unterrainer, K. ; Klang, P. ; Schrenk, W. ; Strasser, G.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Inst. & Center of Micro- & Nanostruct., Vienna Univ. of Technol., Vienna
Abstract :
The realization of terahertz (THz) quantum-cascade laser operating at photonic crystal modes is shown. The devices are showing stable single-mode operation under all driving conditions and a tuning range from 2.25 to 2.65 THz.
Keywords :
laser tuning; photonic crystals; quantum cascade lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; terahertz wave devices; driving conditions; frequency 2.25 THz to 2.65 THz; photonic crystal modes; quantum-cascade photonic crystal laser; terahertz quantum-cascade laser operation; Etching; Frequency; Laser tuning; Optical mixing; Optical receivers; Optical resonators; Optical waveguides; Optimized production technology; Photonic crystals; Quantum cascade lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, 2008. IRMMW-THz 2008. 33rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2119-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2120-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2008.4665458
