Waveguide-integrated THz Quantum-Cascade Lasers for Atmospheric-Research Satellite Payloads

A. Valavanis; O. Auriacombe; T. Rawlings; Y. Han; S. Rea; M. Crook; C. Arena; D. Walker; D. Brooks; G. Yu; L. Li; A. G. Davies; G. Savini; E. H. Linfield; B. Ellison; E. Saenz

doi:10.1109/IEEE-IWS.2019.8803875

Waveguide-integrated THz Quantum-Cascade Lasers for Atmospheric-Research Satellite Payloads

A. Valavanis, O. Auriacombe, T. Rawlings, Y. Han, S. Rea, M. Crook, C. Arena, D. Walker, D. Brooks, G. Yu, L. Li, A. G. Davies, G. Savini, E. H. Linfield, B. Ellison, E. Saenz

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Terahertz-frequency quantum-cascade lasers (THz QCLs) are compact, electrically-driven sources of narrowband radiation in the ~2-5-THz band. Numerous scientifically important gas-phase species within the Earth's upper atmosphere have distinctive spectral features within this band, making QCLs attractive sources for spectroscopic and radiometric atmospheric studies. In this paper, we demonstrate the integration of a QCL with a satellite-compliant cryocooler, precision-micromachined waveguide, a pair of diagonal feedhorns and a Cassegrain telescope, as key steps toward a complete 3.5-THz integrated receiver system.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2019 IEEE MTT-S International Wireless Symposium, IWS 2019 - Proceedings
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9781728107165
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEE-IWS.2019.8803875
Publication status	Published - 19 Aug 2019
Externally published	Yes
Event	2019 IEEE MTT-S International Wireless Symposium - Guangzhou, China Duration: 19 May 2019 → 22 May 2019 http://www.em-conf.com/iws2019/

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Conference	2019 IEEE MTT-S International Wireless Symposium
Abbreviated title	IWS 2019
Country/Territory	China
City	Guangzhou
Period	19/05/19 → 22/05/19
Internet address	http://www.em-conf.com/iws2019/

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Valavanis, A., Auriacombe, O., Rawlings, T., Han, Y., Rea, S., Crook, M., Arena, C., Walker, D., Brooks, D., Yu, G., Li, L., Davies, A. G., Savini, G., Linfield, E. H., Ellison, B., & Saenz, E. (2019). Waveguide-integrated THz Quantum-Cascade Lasers for Atmospheric-Research Satellite Payloads. In 2019 IEEE MTT-S International Wireless Symposium, IWS 2019 - Proceedings [8803875] Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEE-IWS.2019.8803875

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2019 IEEE MTT-S International Wireless Symposium, IWS 2019 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019. 8803875.

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