We propose the concept and experimentally verify the operation of terahertz quantum cascade laser sources based on intra-cavity Cherenkov difference-frequency generation on a silicon substrate with the current injection layer… Click to show full abstract
We propose the concept and experimentally verify the operation of terahertz quantum cascade laser sources based on intra-cavity Cherenkov difference-frequency generation on a silicon substrate with the current injection layer configured as a metal wire grid. Such a current injector configuration enables high transmission of TM-polarized terahertz radiation into the silicon substrate while simultaneously providing a low-resistivity metal contact for current injection.
               
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