Published September 2012 | Version v1
Journal article

A tunable single-mode double-ring quantum-cascade laser

  • 1. School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8LT (United Kingdom)
  • 2. CST Global Ltd, Hamilton International Technology Park, Glasgow G72 0BN (United Kingdom)
  • 3. Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G4 0NG (United Kingdom)

Description

The design, fabrication and characterization of a monolithic double-ring quantum- cascade laser (DRQCL) are described. At a wavelength of 4.6 µm, we demonstrate tunable, single-mode operation of a DRQCL and use it as a source for spectroscopy of CO gas. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0268-1242/27/9/094007

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Semiconductor Science and Technology
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
9
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
0268-1242
CODEN
SSTEET

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
45014105
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Descriptors DEI
CARBON MONOXIDE; DESIGN; LASERS; SPECTROSCOPY; WAVELENGTHS
Descriptors DEC
CARBON COMPOUNDS; CARBON OXIDES; CHALCOGENIDES; OXIDES; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS