Monte Carlo study of terahertz difference frequency generation in quantum cascade lasers

We present an extended ensemble Monte Carlo approach, allowing for the self-consistent modeling of terahertz difference frequency generation in quantum cascade lasers. Our simulations are validated against available experimental data for a current room temperature design. Tera-hertz output powers in...

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Published in:Optics express 2013-03, Vol.21 (5), p.6180-6185
Main Authors: Jirauschek, Christian, Matyas, Alpar, Lugli, Paolo, Amann, Markus-Christian
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Language:English
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Summary:We present an extended ensemble Monte Carlo approach, allowing for the self-consistent modeling of terahertz difference frequency generation in quantum cascade lasers. Our simulations are validated against available experimental data for a current room temperature design. Tera-hertz output powers in the mW range are predicted for ideal light extraction.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/OE.21.006180