As semiconductor devices,the terahertz quantum-cascade laser is a coherent source based on intersubband transitions of unipolar carriers while the terahertz quantum-well photodetector is a kind of detector which match...As semiconductor devices,the terahertz quantum-cascade laser is a coherent source based on intersubband transitions of unipolar carriers while the terahertz quantum-well photodetector is a kind of detector which matches the laser frequency.They are solid-state,electrically operated,and can be easily integrated with other components.This paper reviews the state of the art for the design,working performance,and future directions of the two devices.Their applications in photoelectric characterization and imaging are also discussed.展开更多
Terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs) emitted at 4.4 THz are fabricated and characterized. An equivalent circuit model is established based on the five-level rate equations to describe their characteristics. In o...Terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs) emitted at 4.4 THz are fabricated and characterized. An equivalent circuit model is established based on the five-level rate equations to describe their characteristics. In order to illustrate the capability of the model, the steady and dynamic performances of the fabricated THz QCLs are simulated by the model.Compared to the sophisticated numerical methods, the presented model has advantages of fast calculation and good compatibility with circuit simulation for system-level designs and optimizations. The validity of the model is verified by the experimental and numerical results.展开更多
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 de...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 to60 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
A real-time imaging system based on a compact terahertz laser is constructed by employing one off-axis parabolic mirror and one silicon lens.Terahertz imaging of water,water stains,leaf veins,human hairs,and metal wir...A real-time imaging system based on a compact terahertz laser is constructed by employing one off-axis parabolic mirror and one silicon lens.Terahertz imaging of water,water stains,leaf veins,human hairs,and metal wire is demonstrated.An imaging resolution of 68μm is achieved.The experiments show that this compact and simplified imaging system is suitable for penetration demonstration of terahertz light,water distribution measurement,and imaging analysis of thin samples.展开更多
We demonstrate the electrical beat note analysis and radio frequency(RF) injection locking of a continuous wave(cw) terahertz quantum cascade laser(QCL) emitting around 3 THz(~100 μm). In free running the beat note f...We demonstrate the electrical beat note analysis and radio frequency(RF) injection locking of a continuous wave(cw) terahertz quantum cascade laser(QCL) emitting around 3 THz(~100 μm). In free running the beat note frequency of the QCL shows a shift of ~180 MHz with increasing drive current. The beat note, modulation response, injection pulling, and terahertz emission spectral characteristics in the different current regimes I, II,and III are investigated. The results show that in the current regime I close to the laser threshold we obtain a narrower beat note and flat response to the RF modulation at the cavity round trip frequency. The pulling effect and spectral modulation measurements verify that in the current regime I the RF injection locking is more efficient and a robust tool to modulate the mode number and mode frequency of terahertz QCLs.展开更多
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2017YFA0701005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61927813,61775229,61704181,and 61991432)the Shanghai International Cooperation Project,China(Grant No.18590780100).
文摘As semiconductor devices,the terahertz quantum-cascade laser is a coherent source based on intersubband transitions of unipolar carriers while the terahertz quantum-well photodetector is a kind of detector which matches the laser frequency.They are solid-state,electrically operated,and can be easily integrated with other components.This paper reviews the state of the art for the design,working performance,and future directions of the two devices.Their applications in photoelectric characterization and imaging are also discussed.
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)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61131006,61321492,and 61404149)the Major National Development Project of Scientific Instrument and Equipment,China(Grant No.2011YQ150021)the National Science and Technology Major Project,China(Grant No.2011ZX02707)the Major Project,China(Grant No.YYYJ-1123-1)the International Collaboration and Innovation Program on High Mobility Materials Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology,China(Grant Nos.14530711300)
文摘Terahertz quantum cascade lasers(THz QCLs) emitted at 4.4 THz are fabricated and characterized. An equivalent circuit model is established based on the five-level rate equations to describe their characteristics. In order to illustrate the capability of the model, the steady and dynamic performances of the fabricated THz QCLs are simulated by the model.Compared to the sophisticated numerical methods, the presented model has advantages of fast calculation and good compatibility with circuit simulation for system-level designs and optimizations. The validity of the model is verified by the experimental and numerical results.
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 to60 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.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61927813,61975225,and 62035014)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Nos.21DZ1101102 and 21ZR1474600)。
文摘A real-time imaging system based on a compact terahertz laser is constructed by employing one off-axis parabolic mirror and one silicon lens.Terahertz imaging of water,water stains,leaf veins,human hairs,and metal wire is demonstrated.An imaging resolution of 68μm is achieved.The experiments show that this compact and simplified imaging system is suitable for penetration demonstration of terahertz light,water distribution measurement,and imaging analysis of thin samples.
基金supported by the“Hundred-Talent”Program of Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61575214)+2 种基金the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology(Nos.14530711300,15560722000,and 15ZR1447500)the National 973 Program of China(No.2014CB339803)the Major National Development Project of Scientific Instrument and Equipment(No.2011YQ150021)
文摘We demonstrate the electrical beat note analysis and radio frequency(RF) injection locking of a continuous wave(cw) terahertz quantum cascade laser(QCL) emitting around 3 THz(~100 μm). In free running the beat note frequency of the QCL shows a shift of ~180 MHz with increasing drive current. The beat note, modulation response, injection pulling, and terahertz emission spectral characteristics in the different current regimes I, II,and III are investigated. The results show that in the current regime I close to the laser threshold we obtain a narrower beat note and flat response to the RF modulation at the cavity round trip frequency. The pulling effect and spectral modulation measurements verify that in the current regime I the RF injection locking is more efficient and a robust tool to modulate the mode number and mode frequency of terahertz QCLs.
