Widely tunable quantum cascade laser-based terahertz source.
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A compact, tunable, ultranarrowband terahertz source, Δν∼1 MHz, is demonstrated by upconversion of a 2.324 THz, free-running quantum cascade laser with a THz Schottky-diode-balanced mixer using a swept, synthesized microwave source to drive the nonlinearity. Continuously tunable radiation of 1 μW power is demonstrated in two frequency regions: ν(Laser) ± 0 to 50 GHz and ν(Laser) ± 70 to 115 GHz. The sideband spectra were characterized with a Fourier-transform spectrometer, and the radiation was tuned through CO, HDO, and D2O rotational transitions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Applied optics
دوره 53 20 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014