A Multi-Frequency Terahertz Quantum-Cascade Laser for Atmospheric Probing and Detection of Small Impurities

A multi-frequency terahertz radiation source based on quantum-cascade lasers is described. The prospects of its application for the study of atmospheric phenomena and the creation of lidars and remote sensing equipment are discussed. The influence of radiation attenuation in the atmosphere for three frequency ranges was studied using the proposed terahertz source. Estimates of the influence of the laser spectral line width on terahertz radiation attenuation coefficient measurements in the atmosphere were obtained.