Quantum cascade lasers with an integrated polarization mode converter

We discuss the design, fabrication and characterization of waveguide polarization mode converters for quantum cascade lasers operating at 4.6 µm. We have fabricated a quantum cascade laser with integrated polarization mode converter that emits light of 69% Transverse Electrical (TE) polarization fro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dhirhe, D., Slight, T., Holmes, B., Hutchings, D., Ironside, Charlie
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15520