Self-consistent theory of the gain linewidth for quantum-cascade lasers

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作者：
Banit, F [1 ]
Lee, SC
Knorr, A
Wacker, A
机构：
[1] Tech Univ Berlin, Inst Theoret Phys, D-10623 Berlin, Germany
[2] Lund Univ, Inst Fys, S-22100 Lund, Sweden
来源：
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS | 2005年 / 86卷 / 04期
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10.1063/1.1851004
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O59 [应用物理学];
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摘要：
The linewidth in intersubband transitions can be significantly reduced below the sum of the lifetime broadening for the involved states, if the scattering environment is similar for both states. This is studied within a nonequilibrium Green function approach here. We find that the effect is of particular relevance for a recent, relatively low doped, Terahertz quantum-cascade laser. (C) 2005 American Institute of Physics.
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