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公开(公告)号：US09685766B2
公开(公告)日：2017-06-20
申请号：US14725789
申请日：2015-05-29
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
CPC classification number: H01S5/3402 , B82Y20/00 , H01S5/026 , H01S5/0268 , H01S5/0612 , H01S5/125 , H01S5/305 , H01S5/34313 , H01S5/3434 , H01S5/4068 , H01S5/4087
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming a laser source capable of producing mid-IR laser radiation comprises growing a first core structure on a substrate, etching away the first core structure in one or more locations, and growing a second core structure on the substrate. At least one of the core structures comprises a quantum cascade gain medium emitting at a frequency within the range from 3-14 μm. Also disclosed is a laser source capable of producing mid-IR laser radiation comprising a quantum-cascade core positioned on a substrate for emitting within the range from 3-14 μm and a second core on the substrate positioned in-plane relative to the first core. The second core is one of a) a passive waveguide core b) a second quantum-cascade core and c) a semiconductor active core region.
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公开(公告)号：US09601901B2
公开(公告)日：2017-03-21
申请号：US14985776
申请日：2015-12-31
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
IPC: H01S5/026 , H01S5/34 , H01S5/02 , H01S5/20 , H01S5/0625
CPC classification number: H01S5/026 , H01S5/0208 , H01S5/06256 , H01S5/2031 , H01S5/2206 , H01S5/3401 , H01S5/3402 , H01S2301/185
Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor optical emitter having an optical mode and a gain section, the emitter comprising a low loss waveguide structure made of two alternating layers of semiconductor materials A and B, having refractive indexes of Na and Nb, respectively, with an effective index No of the optical mode in the low loss waveguide between Na and Nb, wherein No is within a 5% error margin of identical to a refractive index of the gain section and wherein the gain section is butt-jointed with the low loss waveguide, and wherein the size and shape of the optical mode(s) in the low loss waveguide and gain section are within a 10% error margin of equal. Desirably, at least one of the semiconductor materials A and B has a sufficiently large band gap that the passive waveguide structure blocks current under a voltage bias of 15 V.
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3.发明授权Waveguide structure for mid-IR multiwavelength concatenated distributed-feedback laser with an active core made of cascaded stages 有权用于中红外多波长串联分布反馈激光器的波导结构，具有由级联级制成的主动核心公开(公告)号：US09547124B2
公开(公告)日：2017-01-17
申请号：US13799592
申请日：2013-03-13
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
IPC: G02B6/10 , H01S5/20 , G01N21/17 , H01S5/0625 , H01S5/10 , H01S5/12 , H01S5/34 , H01S5/40 , B82Y20/00 , H01S5/028
CPC classification number: H01S5/20 , B82Y20/00 , G01N21/17 , G02B6/102 , H01S5/028 , H01S5/06258 , H01S5/1032 , H01S5/1215 , H01S5/3401 , H01S5/3402 , H01S5/34313 , H01S5/4087 , H01S2301/166
Abstract: Concatenated distributed feedback lasers having novel waveguides are disclosed. The waveguides allow for coupling of the laser beam between active and passive waveguide structures and improved device design and output efficiency. Methods of making along with methods of using such devices are also disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了具有新颖波导的并联分布式反馈激光器。 波导允许在有源和无源波导结构之间耦合激光束，并改善器件设计和输出效率。 还公开了使用这种装置的方法的方法。
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4.发明授权Mid-IR multiwavelength concatenated distributed-feedback laser with an active core made of cascaded stages 有权中红外多波长级联分布式反馈激光器与由级联级组成的有源核心公开(公告)号：US09455551B2
公开(公告)日：2016-09-27
申请号：US14371513
申请日：2013-01-11
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
IPC: H01S5/34 , G01N21/39 , H01S5/0625 , H01S5/10 , B82Y20/00 , G01N21/47 , G01N21/59 , H01S5/12 , H01S5/028
CPC classification number: H01S5/3425 , B82Y20/00 , G01N21/39 , G01N21/47 , G01N21/59 , G01N2201/0612 , H01S5/0287 , H01S5/06256 , H01S5/1096 , H01S5/1215 , H01S5/3402
Abstract: Concatenated distributed feedback lasers having multiple laser sections laid out in series are disclosed. The concatenated distributed feedback lasers utilize quantum cascade core designs to produce optical gain in the mid-infrared region and may generate several wavelengths simultaneously or sequentially. Methods of making along with methods of using such devices are also disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了具有串联布置的多个激光部分的并联分布反馈激光器。 级联分布式反馈激光器利用量子级联核心设计在中红外区域产生光学增益，并且可以同时或顺序地产生几个波长。 还公开了使用这种装置的方法的方法。
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公开(公告)号：US09385509B2
公开(公告)日：2016-07-05
申请号：US14725692
申请日：2015-05-29
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Lawrence Charles Hughes, Jr. , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
IPC: H01S3/10 , H01S5/34 , H01S5/028 , H01S5/06 , H01S5/0625 , H01S5/12 , B82Y20/00 , H01S3/1055 , H01S5/00 , H01S5/0687 , H01S5/10 , H01S5/40
CPC classification number: H01S5/0687 , B82Y20/00 , H01S3/1055 , H01S5/0014 , H01S5/028 , H01S5/0612 , H01S5/06256 , H01S5/06258 , H01S5/1096 , H01S5/1218 , H01S5/1228 , H01S5/125 , H01S5/3401 , H01S5/3402 , H01S5/4043 , H01S5/4087
Abstract: A monolithic tunable mid-infrared laser has a wavelength range within the range of 3-14 μm and comprises a heterogeneous quantum cascade active region together with at least a first integrated grating. The heterogeneous quantum cascade active region comprises at least one stack, the stack comprising two, desirably at least three differing stages. Methods of operating and calibrating the laser are also disclosed.
Abstract translation: 单片可调谐中红外激光器的波长范围在3-14μm的范围内，并且包括非均质量子级联有源区以及至少第一集成光栅。 非均质量子级联有源区包括至少一个堆叠，堆叠包括两个，期望地至少三个不同的阶段。 还公开了操作和校准激光器的方法。
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6.发明申请MULTIWAVELENGTH QUANTUM CASCADE LASER VIA GROWTH OF DIFFERENT ACTIVE AND PASSIVE CORES 有权通过不同的有源和被动光纤的增长，多波长数量级激光器公开(公告)号：US20150263488A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-17
申请号：US14725789
申请日：2015-05-29
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
CPC classification number: H01S5/3402 , B82Y20/00 , H01S5/026 , H01S5/0268 , H01S5/0612 , H01S5/125 , H01S5/305 , H01S5/34313 , H01S5/3434 , H01S5/4068 , H01S5/4087
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming a laser source capable of producing mid-IR laser radiation comprises growing a first core structure on a substrate, etching away the first core structure in one or more locations, and growing a second core structure on the substrate. At least one of the core structures comprises a quantum cascade gain medium emitting at a frequency within the range from 3-14 μm. Also disclosed is a laser source capable of producing mid-IR laser radiation comprising a quantum-cascade core positioned on a substrate for emitting within the range from 3-14 μm and a second core on the substrate positioned in-plane relative to the first core. The second core is one of a) a passive waveguide core b) a second quantum-cascade core and c) a semiconductor active core region.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成能够产生中红外激光辐射的激光源的方法，包括在衬底上生长第一芯结构，在一个或多个位置蚀刻掉第一芯结构，并在衬底上生长第二芯结构。 核心结构中的至少一个包括以3-14μm范围内的频率发射的量子级联增益介质。 还公开了一种能够产生中红外激光辐射的激光源，其包括定位在衬底上的量子级联核心，用于在3-14μm的范围内发射，并且在基板上相对于第一核心定位在平面上的第二芯体 。 第二芯是a）无源波导芯b）第二量子级联核心和c）半导体活性核心区域。
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公开(公告)号：US09865990B2
公开(公告)日：2018-01-09
申请号：US15160634
申请日：2016-05-20
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Lawrence Charles Hughes , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
IPC: H01S3/10 , H01S5/0687 , H01S5/028 , H01S5/06 , H01S5/0625 , H01S5/34 , H01S5/12 , B82Y20/00 , H01S3/1055 , H01S5/00 , H01S5/125 , H01S5/10 , H01S5/40
CPC classification number: H01S5/0687 , B82Y20/00 , H01S3/1055 , H01S5/0014 , H01S5/028 , H01S5/0612 , H01S5/06256 , H01S5/06258 , H01S5/1096 , H01S5/1218 , H01S5/1228 , H01S5/125 , H01S5/3401 , H01S5/3402 , H01S5/4043 , H01S5/4087
Abstract: A method of characterizing a monolithic tunable mid-infrared laser including a heterogeneous quantum cascade active region together with a least first and a second tunable integrated distributed feedback gratings, the method including operating the laser while tuning the first grating through its full tuning range, while holding the reflectivity function of the second grating constant, then operating the laser while tuning the second grating through its full tuning range, while holding the reflectivity function of the first grating constant.
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8.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20170179685A1
公开(公告)日：2017-06-22
申请号：US15449388
申请日：2017-03-03
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
CPC classification number: H01S5/3402 , B82Y20/00 , H01S5/026 , H01S5/0268 , H01S5/0612 , H01S5/125 , H01S5/305 , H01S5/34313 , H01S5/3434 , H01S5/4068 , H01S5/4087
Abstract: Disclosed is a laser source capable of producing mid-IR laser radiation comprises growing a first core structure on a substrate, etching away the first core structure in one or more locations, and growing a second core structure on the substrate. At least one of the core structures comprises a quantum cascade gain medium emitting at a frequency within the range from 3-14 μm. Also disclosed is a laser source capable of producing mid-IR laser radiation comprising a quantum-cascade core positioned on a substrate for emitting within the range from 3-14 μm and a second core on the substrate positioned in-plane relative to the first core. The second core is one of a) a passive waveguide core b) a second quantum-cascade core and c) a semiconductor active core region.
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9.发明申请WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURE FOR MID-IR MULTIWAVELENGTH CONCATENATED DISTRIBUTED-FEEDBACK LASER WITH AN ACTIVE CORE MADE OF CASCADED STAGES 审中-公开用于中红外多波长的波形结构分布式反馈激光器具有级联的活动核心公开(公告)号：US20170070032A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-09
申请号：US15355478
申请日：2016-11-18
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
CPC classification number: H01S5/20 , B82Y20/00 , G01N21/17 , G02B6/102 , H01S5/028 , H01S5/06258 , H01S5/1032 , H01S5/1215 , H01S5/3401 , H01S5/3402 , H01S5/34313 , H01S5/4087 , H01S2301/166
Abstract: Concatenated distributed feedback lasers having novel waveguides are disclosed. The waveguides allow for coupling of the laser beam between active and passive waveguide structures and improved device design and output efficiency. Methods of making along with methods of using such devices are also disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了具有新颖波导的并联分布式反馈激光器。 波导允许在有源和无源波导结构之间耦合激光束，并改善器件设计和输出效率。 还公开了使用这种装置的方法的方法。
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10.发明申请PASSIVE WAVEGUIDE STRUCTURE WITH ALTERNATING GAINAS/ALINAS LAYERS FOR MID-INFRARED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES 有权具有中等红外光电设备的替代增益/亚铝层的被动波形结构公开(公告)号：US20150249319A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-03
申请号：US14628394
申请日：2015-02-23
Applicant: Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc.
Inventor： Catherine Genevieve Caneau , Feng Xie , Chung-En Zah
CPC classification number: H01S5/026 , H01S5/0208 , H01S5/06256 , H01S5/2031 , H01S5/2206 , H01S5/3401 , H01S5/3402 , H01S2301/185
Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor optical emitter having an optical mode and a gain section, the emitter comprising a low loss waveguide structure made of two alternating layers of semiconductor materials A and B, having refractive indexes of Na and Nb, respectively, with an effective index No of the optical mode in the low loss waveguide between Na and Nb, wherein No is within a 5% error margin of identical to a refractive index of the gain section and wherein the gain section is butt-jointed with the low loss waveguide, and wherein the size and shape of the optical mode(s) in the low loss waveguide and gain section are within a 10% error margin of equal. Desirably, at least one of the semiconductor materials A and B has a sufficiently large band gap that the passive waveguide structure blocks current under a voltage bias of 15 V.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有光学模式和增益部分的半导体光发射器，发射极包括分别具有折射率为Na和Nb的两个交替层的半导体材料A和B的低损耗波导结构，其有效指数为 在Na和Nb之间的低损耗波导中的光学模式，其中No在与增益部分的折射率相同的5％误差范围内，并且其中增益部分与低损耗波导对接，并且其中 低损耗波导和增益部分中的光学模式的尺寸和形状在相等的10％误差范围内。 期望地，半导体材料A和B中的至少一个具有足够大的带隙，无源波导结构在15V的电压偏压下阻挡电流。
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