Abstract
A resonant-phonon THz quantum cascade laser based on Al0.03Ga0.097As step well is demonstrated. Maximum pulsed operating temperature is 123 K, with threshold current densities as low as 110 A/cm2 at 10 K and 175 A/cm2 at 100 K.
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