Self-mixing interferometry and near-field nanoscopy in quantum cascade random lasers at terahertz frequencies

We demonstrate that electrically pumped random laser resonators, operating at terahertz (THz) frequencies, and comprising a quantum cascade laser heterostructure, can operate as sensitive photodetectors through the self-mixing effect. We devise two-dimensional cavities exploiting a disordered arrang...

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Main Authors: Reichel Kimberly S., Pogna Eva Arianna Aurelia, Biasco Simone, Viti Leonardo, Di Gaspare Alessandra, Beere Harvey E., Ritchie David A., Vitiello Miriam S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2021-03-01
Series:Nanophotonics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2020-0609