The terahertz quantum-cascade laser (THz QCL) based on bound-to-continuum structure is demonstrated. The X-ray diffraction measurement of the material shows a high crystalline quality of the active region. A THz QCL...The terahertz quantum-cascade laser (THz QCL) based on bound-to-continuum structure is demonstrated. The X-ray diffraction measurement of the material shows a high crystalline quality of the active region. A THz QCL device was fabricated with semi-insulating surface-plasmon waveguide. The test device is lasing at about 3 THz and operating up to 60 K. It shows a single frequency property under different drive currents and temperatures. At 9 K, the maximum output power is greater than 2 mW with a threshold current density of 159 A/cm2.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2014CB339803)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2011AA010205)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61131006 and 61321492)the Major National Development Project of Scientific Instrument and Equipment(Grant No.2011YQ150021)the National Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2011ZX02707)the Major Project(Grant No.YYYJ-1123-1)
文摘The terahertz quantum-cascade laser (THz QCL) based on bound-to-continuum structure is demonstrated. The X-ray diffraction measurement of the material shows a high crystalline quality of the active region. A THz QCL device was fabricated with semi-insulating surface-plasmon waveguide. The test device is lasing at about 3 THz and operating up to 60 K. It shows a single frequency property under different drive currents and temperatures. At 9 K, the maximum output power is greater than 2 mW with a threshold current density of 159 A/cm2.