Germanium/silicon heterostructures for terahertz emission

R. W. Kelsall, V. T. Dinh, P. Ivanov, A. Valavanis, L. J.M. Lever, Z. Ikonic, P. Velha, D. Dumas, K. F. Gallacher, D. J. Paul, J. Halpin, M. Myronov, D. R. Leadley

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Abstract

Progress towards Si/Ge terahertz quantum cascade lasers is reviewed, and the relative merits of different Si/Ge materials configurations for such lasers are compared. The prospects for Gebased quantum cascade lasers are discussed, and supported by simulation work for realistic laser designs. Experimental progress and challenges are assessed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds 5
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Processing, and Devices
Pages763-771
Number of pages9
Edition9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event5th SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 220th ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 7 Oct 201212 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number9
Volume50
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference5th SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 220th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period7/10/1212/10/12

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