2D Broad Area Superlattice for Ultra-High Power, High-Brightness Continuous Wave MWIR Emitters
Abstract
Develop a novel fundamental superlattice design capable of delivering high Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) continuous wave (CW) optical power per unit area in a broad area configuration. The design will transform the basic and applied research fields of metamaterials, plasmonics, and ultra-high power quantum cascade lasers where CWoperation of broad area MWIR devices is critical.A novel mid-infrared quantum cascade laser structure allowing for continuous wave optical power scalability with device dimensions is proposed. Concurrent optimization of fundamental active region, waveguide, and thermal designs is projected to suppress active region self-heating effects in high-power, broad area intersubband devices. The design will transform the basic and applied research fields of metamaterials, plasmonics, and ultra-high power quantum cascade lasers where CW operation of broad area MWIR active (light emitting) region is required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612424
Entities
People
- Arkadiy Lyakh
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Central Florida Board of Trustees