Type-II superlattices and quantum cascade lasers for MWIR and LWIR free-space communications

Andrew Hood; Allan Evans; Manijeh Razeghi

doi:10.1117/12.776376

1 February 2008 Type-II superlattices and quantum cascade lasers for MWIR and LWIR free-space communications

Andrew Hood, Allan Evans, Manijeh Razeghi

Proceedings Volume 6900, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices V; 690005 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776376
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2008, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Free-space optical communications has recently been touted as a solution to the "last mile" bottleneck of high-speed data networks providing highly secure, short to long range, and high-bandwidth connections. However, commercial near infrared systems experience atmospheric scattering losses and scintillation effects which can adversely affect a link's operating budget. By moving the operating wavelength into the mid- or long-wavelength infrared enhanced link uptimes and increased operating range can be achieved due to less susceptibility to atmospheric affects. The combination of room-temperature, continuous-wave, high-power quantum cascade lasers and high operating temperature type-II superlattice photodetectors offers the benefits of mid- and long-wavelength infrared systems as well as practical operating conditions for next generation free-space communications systems.

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Andrew Hood, Allan Evans, and Manijeh Razeghi "Type-II superlattices and quantum cascade lasers for MWIR and LWIR free-space communications", Proc. SPIE 6900, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices V, 690005 (1 February 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776376

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