Narrow linewidth quantum cascade lasers as ultra-sensitive probes of molecules
Anno: 2011
Autori: Bartalini S., Borri S., Cancio P., Galli I., Giusfredi G., Mazzotti D., De Natale P.
Affiliazione autori: Istituto Nazionale di Ottica (INO) – CNR, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy, and European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS), via N. Carrara 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy
Abstract: Recently, we have demonstrated that the \”intrinsic\” linewidth of Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) can go beyond the radiative lifetime of the upper level. This represents the first demonstration of a sub-radiative linewidth for any laser. The intrinsic linewidth of a QCL can be as narrow as hundreds Hz, paving new ways for ultra-sensitive and precise harnessing and detection of molecules. We are working towards full exploitation of such intrinsic properties by designing appropriate phase-lock loops and enhancement-cavities for interaction with molecules. Combination with optical-frequency-comb-synthesizers and appropriate spectroscopic techniques, like saturated-cavity-ring-down-SCAR or polarization spectroscopy can provide unprecedented sensitivity and frequency accuracy for molecular detection.
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Parole chiavi: Frequency accuracy; Frequency metrology; Intrinsic property; Molecular detection; Narrow-line width; Phase lock loops; Polarization spectroscopy; Quantum cascades; Radiative lifetime; Spectroscopic technique, Infrared spectroscopy; Linewidth; Molecules; Nanophotonics; Quantum cascade lasers, Infrared lasersDOI: 10.1117/12.871401Citazioni: 1dati da “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) aggiornati al: 2024-04-21Riferimenti tratti da Isi Web of Knowledge: (solo abbonati) Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca quiLink per visualizzare la citazioni su IsiWeb: Clicca qui