Exploring Short Wavelength Limits for High Performance Quantum Cascade Lasers
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Surrey
Department Name: ATI Physics
Abstract
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| Stephen Sweeney (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Adams A
(2015)
Semiconductor Quantum Well Lasers With a Temperature-Insensitive Threshold Current
in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
Aldukhayel A
(2013)
Investigations of carrier scattering into L-valley in ? = 3.5 µm InGaAs/AlAs(Sb) quantum cascade lasers using high hydrostatic pressure
in physica status solidi (b)
Eales T
(2017)
Wavelength Dependence of Efficiency Limiting Mechanisms in Type-I Mid-Infrared GaInAsSb/GaSb Lasers
in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
Ikyo AB
(2016)
Temperature stable mid-infrared GaInAsSb/GaSb Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs).
in Scientific reports
Ikyo B
(2011)
Temperature dependence of 4.1 ยต m mid-infrared type II "W" interband cascade lasers
in Applied Physics Letters
Jin S
(2013)
InGaAsBi alloys on InP for efficient near- and mid-infrared light emitting devices
in Journal of Applied Physics
Marko I
(2017)
Progress Toward III-V Bismide Alloys for Near- and Midinfrared Laser Diodes
in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
Prins A
(2015)
Evidence for a defect level above the conduction band edge of InAs/InAsSb type-II superlattices for applications in efficient infrared photodetectors
in Applied Physics Letters
| Description | The research undertaken on this grant has provided new information about the performance of quantum cascade lasers based upon InP. Such devices are important for applications in environmental sensing. A particular issue with quantum cascade lasers is that they require cooling to operate. This is expensive and in many cases impractical. This research helped to show the causes of this sensitivity and helped to further develop optimum designs of these devices. |
| Exploitation Route | The results of the work will inform the future development of quantum cascade lasers. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Agriculture, Food and Drink,Chemicals,Education,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | At this stage, the findings have mainly been disseminated to the scientific community working on quantum cascade lasers. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2013 |
| Sector | Education,Electronics |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | Sheffield Physics |
| Organisation | University of Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | This partnership was set-up to work towards the development of mid-infrared laser technology. The expertise provided by Surrey was high pressure and low temperature characterisation of semiconductor materials and devices. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners at Sheffield provided expertise on the design of quantum cascade lasers and worked with the national III-V facility to produce samples and devices for testing at Surrey. |
| Impact | Journal publications. |
| Start Year | 2009 |