Application of step-scan FTIR to the research of quantum cascade lasers

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has moreadvantages over many other techniques for high resolu-tion studies in the mid-infrared and far-infrared spectralranges. In addition to the high frequency resolution, itexhibits a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), high through-put, and broad band range. There are two ways forthe spectrometer to implement the scan process, i.e.,the rapid-scan (continuous-scan) mode and the step-scan mode. Although many relatively simple rapid-scanFTIRs h…     

Terahertz Quantum Cascade Laser Operating at 2.94THz

The development of quantum cascade laser at 2.94 THz is reported. The laser structure is based on a bound-to-continuum active region and a semi-insulating surface-plasmon waveguide. Lasing is observed up to a heat-sink temperature of 70 K in pulsed mode with light power of 4.75 mW at 10 K and 1 mW at 70 K. A threshold current density of 296.5 A/cm2 and an internal quantum efficiency of 1.57 × 10-2 per cascade period are also observed at 10 K. The characteristic temperature of this laser is extracted to be T0 = 57.5 K.     

量子级联红外探测器

半导体基中远红外探测器在成像、传感、国家安全以及国防领域具有广泛的应用背景.目前,在这个领域最主流的技术之一是量子阱红外探测器( QWIPs).传统的量子阱红外探测器往往存在较大的暗电流和较低的工作温度等限制.量子级联探测器( QCDs)是一种新型的光伏型量子阱红外探测器.其工作原理基于电子吸收光子后在量子阱的子带间跃...     

GaAs/AlGaAs量子级联激光器

利用分子束外延方法生长了激射波长约为9μm的GaAs/Al0.45Ga0.55As量子级联激光器.条宽35μm，腔长2mm的器件准连续激射温度最高达120K，81K下未经收集效率修正的峰值功率超过70mW．     

GaAs/AlGaAs量子级联激光器自脉动动力学

利用步进扫描时间分辨傅里叶变换红外光谱,研究了波长9.76μm GaAs/AlGaAs量子级联激光器的准连续波激射谱.在驱动电流周期内,时间上堆叠的发射谱能够观察到明显的光强自脉动现象.有源区中的自加热积累大大影响了电子的驰豫和输运性质.热引起的在注入区较高子能级中占据的载流子由于这些子能级与下一注入区的连续态形成共振条件而泄露,而耦合阱有源区中第四子能级的存在加快了这个过程.周期性破坏和恢复的共振条件所引起的载流子泄露在很大程度上导致了时域堆叠光谱的自脉动.     

GaAs/AlGaAs量子级联激光器

利用分子束外延方法生长了激射波长约为9μm的GaAs/Al0.45Ga0.55As量子级联激光器.条宽35μm,腔长2mm的器件准连续激射温度最高达120K,81K下未经收集效率修正的峰值功率超过70mW.     

High-Duty-Cycle Operation of GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum Cascade Laser above Liquid Nitrogen Temperature

We present a detailed study of λ- 9.75 μm GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers. For a coated 2-rmm-long and 40-μm-wide laser, an optical power of 85 μ W is observed at 95% duty cycle at 80K. At a moderate driving pulse （1 kHz and 1% duty cycle）,the device presents a peak power more than 20mW even at 120K. At 80K, the fitted result of threshold current densities shows evidence of potential cw operation.     

High-Power and Low-Threshold-Current-Density GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum Cascade Lasers

We report on the realization of GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers with an emission wavelength of 9.1 μm above the liquid nitrogen temperature. With optimal current injection window and ridge width of 24 and 60μm respectively, a peak output power more than 500mW is achieved in pulsed mode operation. A low threshold current density Jth = 2.6 kA/cm^2 gives the devices good lasing characteristics. In a drive frequency of i kHz, the laser operates up to 20% duty cycle.     

单模太赫兹量子级联激光器

为了获得窄线宽太赫兹光源,制作了基于表面金属光栅的单模太赫兹量子级联激光器。通过优化光栅结构,获得了具有较强耦合效率和较低损耗的光栅结构参数。波导结构采用半绝缘表面等离子体波导以便能获得较高的光输出功率。激光器单模激射波长为95μm。10 K时,器件最高单模输出功率达到了43 m W,单模抑制比为18 d B。单模器件工作温度超过70 K,在70 K时,仍然有5 m W的单模输出功率。这种输出性能良好的激光器有望作为太赫兹接收机的本振源。     

GaAs/AlGaAs量子级联激光器自脉动动力学

利用步进扫描时间分辨傅里叶变换红外光谱,研究了波长9.76μm GaAs/AlGaAs量子级联激光器的准连续波激射谱.在驱动电流周期内,时间上堆叠的发射谱能够观察到明显的光强自脉动现象.有源区中的自加热积累大大影响了电子的驰豫和输运性质.热引起的在注入区较高子能级中占据的载流子由于这些子能级与下一注入区的连续态形成共振条件而泄露,而耦合阱有源区中第四子能级的存在加快了这个过程.周期性破坏和恢复的共振条件所引起的载流子泄露在很大程度上导致了时域堆叠光谱的自脉动.