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Authors: T. Zhai, H. K. Kannojia, D. Gachet, G. Van Steenberge, B. Kuyken
Title: Quantum Cascade Laser Integration on Photonic Integrated Circuits for Compact Mid-Infrared Sensing
Format: International Conference Presentation
Publication date: 6/2025
Journal/Conference/Book: 2025 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe (CLEO EUROPE)
Location: Munich, Germany
DOI: 10.1109/CLEO/Europe-EQEC65582.2025.11109380
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Abstract

Heterogeneous integration of QCLs on photonic integrated circuits (PICs) allow for the combination of
multiple wavelengths and functionalities on a single chip, reducing the size, cost, and power consumption of
traditional mid-IR sensing systems [1,2]. However, direct flip-chip assembly of QCLs on PICs turns out to be
less efficient with low optical power due to the requirement of critical vertical alignment of QCLs and PICs [3].
As an alternative, this work presents a hybrid-assembled QCLs on PICs via an intermediate Si submount, which
was measured with a high output power of 19 mW in continues wave (CW) mode and 25 mW in pulse wave
(PW) mode. Furthermore, simulations were conducted for efficiently coupling QCLs with the Ge waveguide.
This work especially paves the way for compact mid-infared spectroscopy devices.

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