High-temperature all-optical intersubband terahertz wave switch

Inès Waldmueller, Weng W. Chow, Michael C. Wanke

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

We propose an intersubband all-optical THz switch. Adjusting the optical control switch beam even strong THz probe signals with intensities of up to 1 MW/cm2 can be modulated with extinction ratios of - 80 dB/mm.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2008 Conference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS 2008 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: May 4 2008May 9 2008

Publication series

NameConference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (QELS) - Technical Digest Series

Conference

ConferenceConference on and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference Lasers and Electro-Optics, QELS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period5/4/085/9/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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