In this paper,we presented single mode terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs)with sampled lateral grating emitting approximately 3.4 THz.Due to strong mode selection,the implementation of sampled lateral grating o...In this paper,we presented single mode terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs)with sampled lateral grating emitting approximately 3.4 THz.Due to strong mode selection,the implementation of sampled lateral grating on THz QCL ridges can result in stable single longitudinal mode emission with a side-mode suppression ratio larger than 20 dB.The measured peak power of the grating laser is improved by about 11.8%compared to the power of devices with uniform distributed feedback gratings.Furthermore,the far-field pattern of the presented device is uninfluenced by grating structures.展开更多
This paper describes a promising route for the exploration and development of 3.0 THz sensing and imaging with FET-based power detectors in a standard 65 nm CMOS process.Based on the plasma-wave theory proposed by Dya...This paper describes a promising route for the exploration and development of 3.0 THz sensing and imaging with FET-based power detectors in a standard 65 nm CMOS process.Based on the plasma-wave theory proposed by Dyakonov and Shur,we designed high-responsivity and low-noise multiple detectors for monitoring a pulse-mode 3.0 THz quantum cascade laser(QCL).Furthermore,we present a fully integrated high-speed 32×32-pixel 3.0 THz CMOS image sensor(CIS).The full CIS measures 2.81×5.39 mm^(2) and achieves a 423 V/W responsivity(Rv)and a 5.3 nW integral noise equivalent power(NEP)at room temperature.In experiments,we demonstrate a testing speed reaching 319 fps under continuous-wave(CW)illumina-tion of a 3.0 THz QCL.The results indicate that our terahertz CIS has excellent potential in cost-effective and commercial THz imaging and material detection.展开更多
A multimode interference(MMI)structure is designed to simplify the fabrication of quantum cascade laser(QCL)phase-locked arrays.The MMI geometry is optimized with a sufficient output channel distance to accommodate co...A multimode interference(MMI)structure is designed to simplify the fabrication of quantum cascade laser(QCL)phase-locked arrays.The MMI geometry is optimized with a sufficient output channel distance to accommodate conventional photolithography and wet etching process by which power amplifier array is fabricated without using the complicated two-step etching-regrowth or dry etching technique.The far-field pattern with periodically modulated peaks reveals that the beams from the arrays are phase-locked.Furthermore,the frequency tuning performance of the MMI-based phase-locked arrays is studied using the Littrow-configuration external cavity structure.A wavelength tuning range of more than 60 cm^(−1) is demonstrated,which will eventually realize the high power,frequency tunable,large-scale phase-locked arrays,and their application in spectroscopy.展开更多
为了对痕量有害气体(甲烷为例)进行非接触式检测,本文基于可调谐二极管激光吸收光谱(TDLAS)与波长调制光谱(WMS)相结合的检测技术,采用中心波长为7.5μm的量子级联激光器(QCL),设计并研制出高灵敏度电子鼻传感器系统.在室温条件下,通过...为了对痕量有害气体(甲烷为例)进行非接触式检测,本文基于可调谐二极管激光吸收光谱(TDLAS)与波长调制光谱(WMS)相结合的检测技术,采用中心波长为7.5μm的量子级联激光器(QCL),设计并研制出高灵敏度电子鼻传感器系统.在室温条件下,通过调节QCL注入电流,使其发光光谱扫过甲烷(CH4)气体吸收谱线.同时采用紧凑型herriott气室(长度为40 cm,容积为800 m L),使得系统总光程达到16 m.利用该传感器系统,对不同浓度的CH4进行测量,结果显示,测量相对误差小于7%,检测下限为1×10^(-9).同时,研究人员可以通过更换其他激射波长的QCL,实现对其它有害气体的检测.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1801502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61927813,61975225,and 61704181)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.17ZR1448300)Shanghai International Cooperation Project(No.18590780100).
文摘In this paper,we presented single mode terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs)with sampled lateral grating emitting approximately 3.4 THz.Due to strong mode selection,the implementation of sampled lateral grating on THz QCL ridges can result in stable single longitudinal mode emission with a side-mode suppression ratio larger than 20 dB.The measured peak power of the grating laser is improved by about 11.8%compared to the power of devices with uniform distributed feedback gratings.Furthermore,the far-field pattern of the presented device is uninfluenced by grating structures.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.61874107,62075211.
文摘This paper describes a promising route for the exploration and development of 3.0 THz sensing and imaging with FET-based power detectors in a standard 65 nm CMOS process.Based on the plasma-wave theory proposed by Dyakonov and Shur,we designed high-responsivity and low-noise multiple detectors for monitoring a pulse-mode 3.0 THz quantum cascade laser(QCL).Furthermore,we present a fully integrated high-speed 32×32-pixel 3.0 THz CMOS image sensor(CIS).The full CIS measures 2.81×5.39 mm^(2) and achieves a 423 V/W responsivity(Rv)and a 5.3 nW integral noise equivalent power(NEP)at room temperature.In experiments,we demonstrate a testing speed reaching 319 fps under continuous-wave(CW)illumina-tion of a 3.0 THz QCL.The results indicate that our terahertz CIS has excellent potential in cost-effective and commercial THz imaging and material detection.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2018YFA0209103 and 2018YFB2200504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61991430,61774146,61790583,61674144,61774150,and 61805168)+1 种基金the Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission,China(Grant No.Z201100004020006)the Key Projects of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.2018147,YJKYYQ20190002,QYZDJ-SSW-JSC027,and XDB43000000).
文摘A multimode interference(MMI)structure is designed to simplify the fabrication of quantum cascade laser(QCL)phase-locked arrays.The MMI geometry is optimized with a sufficient output channel distance to accommodate conventional photolithography and wet etching process by which power amplifier array is fabricated without using the complicated two-step etching-regrowth or dry etching technique.The far-field pattern with periodically modulated peaks reveals that the beams from the arrays are phase-locked.Furthermore,the frequency tuning performance of the MMI-based phase-locked arrays is studied using the Littrow-configuration external cavity structure.A wavelength tuning range of more than 60 cm^(−1) is demonstrated,which will eventually realize the high power,frequency tunable,large-scale phase-locked arrays,and their application in spectroscopy.
文摘为了对痕量有害气体(甲烷为例)进行非接触式检测,本文基于可调谐二极管激光吸收光谱(TDLAS)与波长调制光谱(WMS)相结合的检测技术,采用中心波长为7.5μm的量子级联激光器(QCL),设计并研制出高灵敏度电子鼻传感器系统.在室温条件下,通过调节QCL注入电流,使其发光光谱扫过甲烷(CH4)气体吸收谱线.同时采用紧凑型herriott气室(长度为40 cm,容积为800 m L),使得系统总光程达到16 m.利用该传感器系统,对不同浓度的CH4进行测量,结果显示,测量相对误差小于7%,检测下限为1×10^(-9).同时,研究人员可以通过更换其他激射波长的QCL,实现对其它有害气体的检测.
