Title :
The far-infrared p-Ge laser: cavity and modulation advances
Author :
Peale, Robert E. ; Muravjov, A.V. ; Nelson, E.W. ; Fredricksen, C. ; Pavlov, S.G. ; Shastin, V.N.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Central Florida Univ., Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
Summary from only given. We have made advances in laser cavity design, wavelength selection, cooling system, and excitation electronics that enhance p-Ge semiconductor laser viability for commercial applications.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; germanium; infrared sources; laser cavity resonators; laser tuning; optical pulse generation; semiconductor lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; Ge; THz region; commercial applications; continuously tunable wavelength coverage; cooling system; far-infrared p-Ge laser; laser cavity design; laser viability; p-Ge laser; picosecond pulse generation; pulse modulation; solid state laser; watt peak powers; wavelength selection; Current measurement; Electrons; Frequency; Laser transitions; Quantum cascade lasers; Quantum well lasers; Temperature dependence; Thermal conductivity; Thermal resistance; Tunneling;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2002. CLEO '02. Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-706-7
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2002.1033592
