Prof. Luke F. Lester Profile

Prof. Luke F. Lester

Dept Head at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ

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Publications (49)

Proceedings Article | 3 August 2023 Paper

Toward a quantum-enabled workforce: curriculum design, project based learning, and institutional partnerships as integrated methodologies

R. Raghunathan, V. Chekuri, M. Fuhrer, I. Wildemann, C. Wu, B. Sarabi, W. Scales, L. Lester, V. Kovanis

Proceedings Volume 12723, 1272335 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2673044

KEYWORDS: Quantum engineering, Industry, Engineering, Quantum key distribution, Education and training, Quantum technologies, Electrochemical etching, Quantum numbers, Design and modelling, Quantum information

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Proceedings Article | 10 March 2023 Presentation + Paper

Full parameter extraction of a temperature-insensitive quantum well DFB laser using an optical injection technique

S. Ding, N. Doggett, D. Herrera, H. Huang, V. Kovanis, L. Lester, F. Grillot

Proceedings Volume 12415, 124150D (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2650460

KEYWORDS: Laser optics, Quantum wells, Semiconductor lasers, Thermal stability, Laser resonators, Laser stabilization, Temperature metrology, Laser applications, Cavity resonators, Microresonators

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Proceedings Article | 5 March 2021 Presentation

How a near-infrared frequency-modulated semiconductor comb laser turns into an amplitude-modulated comb

Leonard Wegert, Dmitry Kazakov, Marcus Ossiander, Dominik Auth, Johannes Hillbrand, Vladimir Korenev, Artem Savelyev, Mikhail Maximov, Alexey Zhukov, Benedikt Schwarz, Luke Lester, Federico Capasso, Stefan Breuer

Proceedings Volume 11705, 1170507 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2579160

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Semiconductors, Laser optics, Phase measurement, Frequency combs, Quantum dot lasers, Continuous wave operation

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Proceedings Article | 19 June 2018 Paper

Numerical modeling of mode-locking stability and repetition rate transitions in monolithic multi-section semiconductor lasers

Martin Birkholz, Julien Javaloyes, Oleg Nikiforov, Christoph Weber, Luke Lester, Stefan Breuer

Proceedings Volume 10682, 106821Y (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307353

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Mode locking, Optical simulations, Pulsed laser operation, Laser stabilization, Picosecond phenomena, Reflectivity, Polarization, Numerical modeling, Quantum wells

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2018 Paper

Optical feedback stabilization of a frequency comb generated by a self-mode-locked quantum dot laser emitting at 1255 nm

Sebastian Stutz, Dominik Auth, Christoph Weber, Oleg Nikiforov, Luke Lester, Thomas Walther, Stefan Breuer

Proceedings Volume 10682, 1068222 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307551

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Semiconductor lasers, Frequency combs, Radio optics, Quantum dots, Quantum dot lasers, Laser optics, Semiconductors, Pulsed laser operation, Quantum electronics

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2018 Paper

RF line width and integrated RIN study of a single-section quantum dot comb laser

Paolo Bardella, Christoph Weber, Lorenzo Columbo, Luke Lester, Mariangela Gioannini, Stefan Breuer

Proceedings Volume 10682, 1068223 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307553

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum dots, Frequency combs, Laser optics, Quantum electronics, Quantum cascade lasers, Laser applications, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Applied physics

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Proceedings Article | 13 February 2016 Paper

Heterogeneously grown tunable group-IV laser on silicon

Mantu Hudait, M. Clavel, L. Lester, D. Saladukha, T. Ochalski, F. Murphy-Armando

Proceedings Volume 9755, 97550Y (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218364

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Germanium, Quantum wells, Tunable lasers, Semiconductor lasers, Photonic devices, Silicon photonics, Quantum dot lasers, Quantum dots, Optoelectronics, Gallium arsenide, X-rays, CMOS technology, Composites, Transmission electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2015 Presentation + Paper

Emitter thickness optimization for GaSb thermophotovoltaic cells grown by molecular beam epitaxy

Shaimaa Abdallah, Daniel Herrera, Benjamin Conlon, Nassim Rahimi, Luke Lester

Proceedings Volume 9562, 95620L (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2187487

KEYWORDS: Gallium antimonide, Doping, Electrons, Molecular beam epitaxy, Device simulation, Solar cells, Semiconductors, Instrument modeling, Resistance, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2015 Paper

GaSb thermophotovoltaics: current challenges and solutions

N. Rahimi, D. Herrera, A. Aragon, D. Shima, O. Romero, T. Rotter, T. Busani, O. Lavrova, G. Balakrishnan, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 9358, 935816 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2079635

KEYWORDS: Gallium antimonide, Diodes, Crystals, Indium gallium arsenide antimonide, Annealing, Ion implantation, Beryllium, Scanning electron microscopy, Resistance, Gallium

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Proceedings Article | 10 March 2015 Paper

Analysis of dual-mode lasing characteristics in a 1310-nm optically injected quantum dot distributed feedback laser

R. Raghunathan, J. Olinger, A. Hurtado, F. Grillot, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 9382, 93821V (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2080690

KEYWORDS: Stereolithography, Solids, Quantum dots, Laser damage threshold, Modes of laser operation, Quantum optics, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Control systems, Photography, Laser optics

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2014 Paper

Reduced group delay dispersion in quantum dot passively mode-locked lasers operating at elevated temperature

J. Mee, R. Raghunathan, D. Murrell, A. Braga, Y. Li, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 9193, 919311 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2059208

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Picosecond phenomena, Temperature metrology, Quantum dots, Pulsed laser operation, Dispersion, Waveguides, Absorption, Cladding, Laser optics

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2014 Paper

Beryllium implant activation and damage recovery study in n-type GaSb

N. Rahimi, M. Behzadirad, Emma Renteria, D. Shima, Ayse Muniz, T. Busani, Olga Lavrova, G. Balakrishnan, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 8981, 89811Q (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2040276

KEYWORDS: Gallium antimonide, Annealing, Beryllium, Crystals, Diodes, Semiconducting wafers, Doping, Antimony, Ions, Atomic force microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2013 Paper

Ohmic contacts to n-type GaSb grown on GaAs by the interfacial misfit dislocation technique

N. Rahimi, A. Aragon, O. Romero, D. Kim, N. B. Traynor, T. Rotter, G. Balakrishnan, S. Mukherjee, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 8620, 86201K (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2003392

KEYWORDS: Gold, Gallium antimonide, Platinum, Germanium, Annealing, Gallium arsenide, Palladium, Resistance, Nickel, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2013 Paper

Modeling and characterization of pulse shape and pulse train dynamics in two-section passively mode-locked quantum dot lasers

R. Raghunathan, J. Mee, M. Crowley, F. Grillot, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 8619, 86190C (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2005434

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Instrument modeling, Quantum dot lasers, Absorption, Oscilloscopes, Differential equations, Semiconductor lasers, Nonlinear dynamics, Optoelectronic devices, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2013 Paper

Characteristics of passively mode-locked quantum dot lasers from 20 to 120 C

J. Mee, M. Crowley, R. Raghunathan, D. Murrell, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 8619, 86190B (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2004567

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Absorption, Temperature metrology, Waveguides, Picosecond phenomena, Quantum dots, Optical testing, Quantum dot lasers, Oscilloscopes, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2013 Paper

Two-wavelength switching with a 1310nm-QDot DFB laser

A. Hurtado, M. Nami, I. Henning, M. Adams, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 8619, 861914 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2014250

KEYWORDS: Switching, Laser optics, Bistability, Quantum wells, Laser applications, Stereolithography, Nanostructures, Polarization, Networks, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2013 Paper

Differential gain enhancement in a quantum dash laser using strong optical injection

L. Lester, F. Grillot, N. Naderi, V. Kovanis

Proceedings Volume 8619, 861907 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2004365

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Laser optics, Laser damage threshold, Nanostructures, Quantum dots, Frequency modulation, Amplitude modulation, Tunable lasers, Polarization, Optical amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 29 February 2012 Paper

Delay differential equation-based modeling of passively mode-locked quantum dot lasers using measured gain and loss spectra

Ravi Raghunathan, Mark Crowley, Frédéric Grillot, Sayan Mukherjee, Nicholas Usechak, Vassilios Kovanis, Luke Lester

Proceedings Volume 8255, 82551K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.910007

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Semiconductor lasers, Instrument modeling, Quantum dot lasers, Differential equations, Picosecond phenomena, Optical filters, Absorption, Measurement devices, Data communications

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2011 Paper

Modulation effects in multi-section semiconductor lasers

Nicholas Usechak, Matt Grupen, Nader Naderi, Yan Li, Luke Lester, Vassilios Kovanis

Proceedings Volume 7933, 79331I (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876513

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Semiconductor lasers, Mode locking, Lawrencium, Reflectivity, Optical simulations, Instrument modeling, Numerical simulations, Laser resonators, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2011 Paper

Modeling the temperature performance of monolithic passively mode-locked quantum dot lasers

Mark Crowley, David Murrell, Nishant Patel, Magnus Breivik, C.-Y. Lin, Y. Li, B.-O. Fimland, Luke Lester

Proceedings Volume 7933, 793312 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875121

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Temperature metrology, Absorption, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum dots, Modulation, Instrument modeling, Quantum dot lasers, Quantum wells, Laser stabilization

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2011 Paper

Optical injection of quantum dash semiconductor lasers at 1550nm for tunable photonic oscillators

M. Pochet, N. Naderi, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 7933, 79330A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.876464

KEYWORDS: Laser optics, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum optics, Nonlinear optics, Nanostructures, Laser stabilization, Resonance enhancement, Oscillators, Modulation, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

Flexible solar cells for micro-autonomous systems technology

Luke Lester, Kai Yang, Mohamed A. El-Emawy, Therese Saiz, Ryan Clark, Andrew Hollowell, Olga Lavrova

Proceedings Volume 7679, 76790Y (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852598

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Gallium arsenide, Indium arsenide, Thin film solar cells, Thin films, Indium gallium arsenide, Quantum wells, Aluminum, Amorphous silicon, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2010 Paper

Bandwidth enhancement in an injection-locked quantum dot laser operating at 1.31-μm

N. Naderi, M. Pochet, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 7597, 759719 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842284

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Resonance enhancement, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum dots, Gallium arsenide, Laser systems engineering, Quantum dot lasers, Quantum wells, Optical simulations, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2010 Paper

Pulse characteristics of passively mode-locked quantum dot lasers

L. Lester, D. Kane, N. Usechak, C.-Y. Lin, Y. Li, Y.-C. Xin, V. Kovanis

Proceedings Volume 7616, 761607 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843738

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Pulsed laser operation, Semiconductor lasers, Picosecond phenomena, Second-harmonic generation, Optical testing, Ultrafast phenomena, Indium arsenide, Integrated optics, Semiconductors

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2010 Paper

Linewidth enhancement factor and dynamical response of an injection-locked quantum-dot Fabry-Perot laser at 1310nm

M. Pochet, N. Naderi, N. Terry, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 7616, 76160F (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842161

KEYWORDS: Laser optics, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum optics, Modulation, Laser stabilization, Optical simulations, Laser damage threshold, Microwave radiation, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2010 Paper

Double-interval harmonic mode-locking technique for diverse waveform generation

Y. Li, F. Chiragh, Y.-C. Xin, C.-Y. Lin, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 7616, 76160D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.841472

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Semiconductor lasers, Picosecond phenomena, Quantum dots, Absorption, Laser resonators, Pulsed laser operation, Harmonic generation, Head, Indium arsenide

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

Monolithic 1.58-micron InAs/InP quantum dash passively mode-locked lasers

C.-Y. Lin, Y.-C. Xin, N. Naderi, F. Chiragh, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 7211, 721118 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809640

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Indium arsenide, Image segmentation, Waveguides, Semiconductor lasers, Semiconductors, Absorption, Gallium, Mirrors, Lanthanum

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

Systematic investigation of the alpha parameter influence on the critical feedback level in QD lasers

F. Grillot, N. Naderi, M. Pochet, C.-Y. Lin, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 7211, 721108 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809664

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Modulation, Quantum wells, Laser damage threshold, Coherence (optics), Tolerancing, Fiber lasers, Laser optics, Dielectric polarization, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

Modulation response of an injection locked quantum-dash Fabry Perot laser at 1550nm

M. Pochet, N. Naderi, F. Grillot, N. Terry, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 7211, 721107 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.809533

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Semiconductor lasers, Reflectivity, Microwave radiation, Phase shift keying, Tunable lasers, Fiber couplers, Laser systems engineering, Integrating spheres

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2008 Paper

Precision radiometry using a tunable InAs/InGaAs quantum dot in a well infrared focal plane array

Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Scott Teare, Sanjay Krishna, Luke Lester, Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez, Freddie Santiago

Proceedings Volume 7082, 70820T (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795599

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Staring arrays, Quantum dots, Infrared radiation, Readout integrated circuits, Radiometry, Sensors, Thermography, Long wavelength infrared, Mid-IR

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Proceedings Article | 29 February 2008 Paper

Giant nonlinear gain coefficient of an InAs/AlGaInAs quantum dot laser

L. Lester, N. Terry, A. Moscho, M. Fanto, N. Naderi, Y. Li, V. Kovanis

Proceedings Volume 6889, 68890M (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.767766

KEYWORDS: Quantum dot lasers, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum wells, Oscillators, Laser damage threshold, Quantum dots, Four wave mixing, Chaos, Analytical research, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 2008 Paper

Reconfigurable monolithic quantum dot passively mode-locked lasers

Y.-C. Xin, Y. Li, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 6909, 690908 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.767328

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Quantum dots, Picosecond phenomena, Waveguides, Pulsed laser operation, Semiconductor lasers, Pulsed power, Mirrors, Absorption, Semiconductors

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2007 Paper

Control over spectral content via differential pumping of a monolithic passively mode-locked quantum dot laser

K. Brown, B. Wysocki, M. Fanto, J. Malowicki, V. Kovanis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 6572, 65720A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722421

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Semiconductor lasers, Quantum dots, Integrating spheres, Quantum dot lasers, Sensors, Electronics, Modulation, Spectrum analysis, Optical isolators

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2007 Paper

Multi-section gain-lever quantum dot lasers

Y. Li, N. Naderi, Y.-C. Xin, C. Dziak, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 6468, 646819 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.705566

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Quantum dot lasers, Semiconductor lasers, Laser damage threshold, Frequency modulation, Quantum wells, Metals, Quantum efficiency, Quantum dots, Switching

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2007 Paper

Automated analysis of stable operation in two-section quantum dot passively mode locked lasers

K. Brown, M. Fanto, D. Murrell, V. Kovanis, Y.-C. Xin, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 6468, 64681M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.710845

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Quantum dots, Electronics, Semiconductor lasers, LabVIEW, Integrating spheres, Spectrum analysis, Algorithm development, Optical isolators, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2007 Paper

Monolithic passively mode-locked lasers using quantum-dot or quantum-well materials grown on GaAs substrates

Y.-C. Xin, A. Stintz, H. Cao, L. Zhang, A. Gray, S. Bank, M. Osinski, J. Harris, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 6468, 64681L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.705662

KEYWORDS: Mode locking, Gallium arsenide, Semiconductor lasers, Indium arsenide, Indium gallium arsenide, Quantum wells, Waveguides, Picosecond phenomena, Pulsed laser operation, Gallium

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2006 Paper

Monolithically integrated twin ring diode lasers with quantum-dot active region

Hongjun Cao, Allen Gray, Luke Lester, Marek Osiński

Proceedings Volume 6115, 611521 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.661401

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Waveguides, Photonic integrated circuits, Photodetectors, Integrated optics, Signal detection, Spectrum analysis, Optoelectronics, Quantum wells, Continuous wave operation

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2006 Paper

Strain-compensation in closely stacked quantum dot active regions grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition

N. Nuntawong, J. Tatebayashi, P. Wong, Y. Xin, C. Hains, S. Huang, L. Lester, D. Huffaker

Proceedings Volume 6129, 61290E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.656492

KEYWORDS: Gallium arsenide, Indium, Indium arsenide, Metalorganic chemical vapor deposition, Gallium, Quantum dots, Atomic force microscopy, Indium gallium phosphide, Interfaces, Chemical species

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2005 Paper

Type I mid-infrared MQW lasers using AlInAsSb barriers and InAsSb wells

Leslie Vaughn, L. Dawson, Edwin Pease, Luke Lester, Huifang Xu, Yingbing Jiang, Alan Gray

Proceedings Volume 5722, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606226

KEYWORDS: Aluminum, Gallium antimonide, Antimony, Mid-IR, Gallium, Luminescence, Indium arsenide, Transmission electron microscopy, Quantum wells, Crystals

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2005 Paper

Gain compression coefficient and above-threshold linewidth enhancement factor in InAs/GaAs quantum DFB lasers

H. Su, L. Zhang, A. Gray, R. Wang, P. Varangis, L. Lester

Proceedings Volume 5722, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591105

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Laser damage threshold, Modulation, Quantum dots, Semiconductor lasers, Laser applications, Transparency, Measurement devices, Photodynamic therapy, Semiconductors

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2005 Paper

Determination of optical gain and absorption of quantum dots with an improved segmented contact method

Y.-C. Xin, H. Su, L. Lester, L. Zhang, A. Gray, S. Luong, K. Sun, Z. Zou, T. Whittington, J. Zilko, P. Varangis

Proceedings Volume 5722, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591241

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Quantum dots, Quantum wells, Waveguides, Gallium arsenide, Signal attenuation, Calibration, Cladding, Laser damage threshold, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2005 Paper

Photoluminescence characterization of quantum dot laser epitaxy

Yan Li, Y. Xin, Hui Su, Luke Lester, Allen Gray, S. Luong, Kathy Sun, Z. Zou, John Zilko

Proceedings Volume 5734, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.597089

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Transparency, Quantum dots, Gallium arsenide, Semiconductor lasers, Luminescence, Quantum dot lasers, Epitaxy, Material characterization, Associative arrays

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 2004 Paper

Energy distributions of carriers in quantum dot laser structures

Simon Osborne, Peter Blood, Peter Smowton, Julie Lutti, Y. Xin, Andreas Stintz, Diana Huffaker, Luke Lester

Proceedings Volume 5349, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540314

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Waveguides, Quantum dot lasers, Indium arsenide, Quantum dots, Electrons, Physics, Semiconductor lasers, Transparency, Blood

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2001 Paper

Research progess on scannerless ladar systems using a laser diode transmitter and FM/cw radar principles

Barry Stann, Ahmed Abou-Auf, Scott Frankel, Mark Giza, William Potter, William Ruff, Paul Shen, Deborah Simon, Michael Stead, Zoltan Sztankay, Luke Lester

Proceedings Volume 4377, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.440102

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Sensors, Modulation, Signal processing, Semiconductor lasers, Imaging systems, Staring arrays, Target detection, Signal detection, Amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 2000 Paper

Ultralow-threshold-current-density quantum dot lasers using the dots-in-a-well (DWELL) structure

Guangtian Liu, Andreas Stintz, Hua Li, Luke Lester, Kevin Malloy

Proceedings Volume 3944, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391490

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Laser damage threshold, Quantum dots, Quantum dot lasers, Indium arsenide, Gallium arsenide, Indium gallium arsenide, Internal quantum efficiency, Gallium, Luminescence

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 1998 Paper

Gain and threshold current density characteristics of 2-um GaInAsSb/AlGaAsSb MQW lasers with increased valence band offset

Tim Newell, Luke Lester, Xiaoying Wu, Yining Zhang, Allen Gray

Proceedings Volume 3284, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.304452

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Laser damage threshold, Semiconductor lasers, Aluminum, Pulsed laser operation, Gallium antimonide, Transparency, Heterojunctions, X-ray diffraction, Interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 2 December 1992 Paper

Effects of quantum-well design on the optical and microwave performance of strained-layer GaInAs/GaAs lasers

Sean O'Keefe, Luke Lester, D. Teng, William Schaff, Lester Eastman

Proceedings Volume 1703, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138396

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Semiconducting wafers, Gallium arsenide, Microwave radiation, Modulation, Indium, Laser damage threshold, Waveguides, Semiconductor lasers, Etching

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 1992 Paper

Modulation characteristics of short-cavity strained-layer lasers

Luke Lester, Sean O'Keefe, William Schaff, Lester Eastman

Proceedings Volume 1680, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137704

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Gallium arsenide, Modulation, Hole burning spectroscopy, Heterojunctions, High speed electronics, Optoelectronics, Laser development, Cladding, Waveguide lasers

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 1992 Paper

Differential gain and damping factor in strained InGaAs/GaAs quantum well lasers

Luke Lester, William Schaff, Sean O'Keefe, Xiao Song, B. Foreman, Lester Eastman

Proceedings Volume 1634, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59130

KEYWORDS: Quantum wells, Modulation, Semiconductor lasers, Continuous wave operation, Gallium arsenide, Semiconducting wafers, Laser damage threshold, Picosecond phenomena, Laser applications, Technologies and applications

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Conference Committee Involvement (18)

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XXII

31 January 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XXI

25 January 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XX

6 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XIX

3 February 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XVIII

4 February 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XVII

29 January 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XVI

30 January 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XV

15 February 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XIV

9 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Novel In-Plane Semiconductor Lasers XIII

3 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Quantum Dots and Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Modeling VIII

25 January 2011 | San Francisco, California, United States

Quantum Dots and Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Modeling VII

24 January 2010 | San Francisco, California, United States

Quantum Dots, Particles, and Nanoclusters VI

25 January 2009 | San Jose, California, United States

Quantum Dots, Particles, and Nanoclusters V

21 January 2008 | San Jose, California, United States

Quantum Dots, Particles, and Nanoclusters IV

22 January 2007 | San Jose, California, United States

Quantum Dots, Particles, and Nanoclusters III

23 January 2006 | San Jose, California, United States

Quantum Dots, Nanoparticles, and Nanoclusters II

24 January 2005 | San Jose, California, United States

Quantum Dots, Nanoparticles, and Nanoclusters

26 January 2004 | San Jose, CA, United States

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