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Distributed-feedback terahertz quantum-cascade lasers using laterally corrugated metal waveguides.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in Optics Letters.
OSTI ID:972142

We report the demonstration of distributed-feedback terahertz quantum-cascade lasers based on a first-order grating fabricated via a lateral corrugation in a double-sided metal ridge waveguide. The phase of the facet reflection was precisely set by lithographically defined facets by dry etching. Single-mode emission was observed at low to moderate injection currents, although multimode emission was observed far beyond threshold owing to spatial hole burning. Finite-element simulations were used to calculate the modal and threshold characteristics for these devices, with results in good agreement with experiments.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
972142
Report Number(s):
SAND2005-4031J
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in Optics Letters., Journal Name: Proposed for publication in Optics Letters.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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