Abstract
Terahertz quantum-cascade lasers are based on intersubband optical transitions that could be “engineered”. Operation above 160 K has been demonstrated for frequencies ranging from 1.8-4.4 THz. This talk reviews their recent progress, design aspects and future challenges.
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