Abstract:<p>High resolution frequency study and phase-locking have been performed on terahertz quantum-cascade vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting-lasers at 2.5 THz and 3.4 THz. A subharmonic diode mixer is used to downconvert the THz signal to a gigahertz intermediate frequency (IF). Feedback from reflections at the mixer are observed to have a strong influence on the free-running QC-VECSEL frequency stability as a result of efficient coupling to free-space compared to more typical ridge waveguide lasers. … Show more
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