Published February 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

A quantum cascade laser gets a geometric makeover

Description

A change in the cross section and orientation of the laser's optical cavity collimates an otherwise highly divergent terahertz-frequency beam

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physics Today
Journal Volume
69
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 16-19
ISSN
0031-9228
CODEN
PHTOAD

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47052525
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
BEAMS; CROSS SECTIONS; GEOMETRY; LASERS; ORIENTATION
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICS

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