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Title: THz laser based on quasi-periodic AlGaAs superlattices

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
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  1. N.E. Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow (Russian Federation)

The use of quasi-periodic AlGaAs superlattices as an active element of a quantum cascade laser of terahertz range is proposed and theoretically investigated. A multi-colour emission, having from three to six peaks of optical gain, is found in Fibonacci, Thue-Morse, and figurate superlattices in electric fields of intensity F = 11 - 13 kV cm{sup -1} in the frequency range f = 2 - 4 THz. The peaks depend linearly on the electric field, retain the height of 20 cm{sup -1}, and strongly depend on the thickness of the AlGaAs-layers. (lasers)

OSTI ID:
22122898
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Vol. 43, Issue 6; Other Information: Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English