Analysis of the Thermal Roll-Over of Quantum Cascade Lasers

Analysis of the Thermal Roll-Over of Quantum Cascade Lasers

A description of thermal roll-over in room temperature continuous-wave operating quantum cascade lasers is presented. Models predicting maximum operating temperature and the power-current characteristics in their entirety are in excellent agreement with experimental results.

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Published in:2007 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors: Howard, S.S., Zhijun Liu, Gmachl, C.F.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-05-2007
Subjects:
Laser feedback
Laser modes
Optical feedback
Optical pumping
Power lasers
Quantum cascade lasers
Semiconductor lasers
Temperature dependence
Thermionic emission
Threshold current
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Summary:A description of thermal roll-over in room temperature continuous-wave operating quantum cascade lasers is presented. Models predicting maximum operating temperature and the power-current characteristics in their entirety are in excellent agreement with experimental results.
ISSN:2160-9004
DOI:10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453050