Title :
Amplitude modulation of quantum cascade laser with vertically coupled cavities
Author :
Teissier, J. ; Laurent, S. ; Sirtori, C. ; Sillard, H. ; Lelarge, F. ; Colombelli, R.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Mateeriaux et Phenomenes, Univ. Paris VII, Paris, France
Abstract :
We developed a three terminal mid-infrared quantum cascade laser. The third terminal allows one to electrically modulate the optical losses and thus the laser output-independently of the laser´s driving current.
Keywords :
amplitude modulation; electro-optical modulation; laser cavity resonators; optical losses; quantum cascade lasers; amplitude modulation; electrical modulation; laser driving current; optical losses; three-terminal mid-infrared quantum cascade laser; vertically coupled cavity; Absorption; Amplitude modulation; Distributed feedback devices; Laser transitions; Optical control; Optical coupling; Optical feedback; Optical modulation; Quantum cascade lasers; Quantum well lasers; 130.3120; 140.5965;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
