Vincenzo Spagnolo

CNR Position: Associate

Short Curriculum Vitae

Spagnolo Vincenzo was born in Manfredonia (FG), Italy in 1967. He received the degree (summa cum laude) and the PhD, both in physics, from University of Bari. He works as Full Professor of Applied Physics at the Technical University of Bari. The main scientific activity of Vincenzo Spagnolo has been related to electron-phonon interaction in low dimensional system, micro-probe optical characterization of semiconductor laser devices, thermal modeling of optoelectronic devices and more recently on the development of optoacoustic gas sensors based on quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy. He has been visiting researcher at Rice University (Texas) in 2009 and 2010 and visiting professor in 2017. He is “hundred talents” visiting professor at Shanxi University in Taiyuan (China). Since 2017, he is the director of the joint-research lab PolySense, created by THORLABS GmbH and Technical University of Bari, devoted to the development and implementation of novel gas sensing techniques and the realization of highly sensitive QEPAS trace-gas sensors. His research activity is documented by more than 180 Scopus publications and two filed patents. He has given more than 50 invited presentations at international conferences and workshops. Prof. Spagnolo is program committee member of several SPIE and OSA conferences. He is editor of Sensors (MPDI), Applied Science (MPDI) and Journal of Sensors (Hindawi). Prof. Spagnolo is Fellow member of the SPIE and senior member of the OSA. He has been granted with the “Terra del Sole” prize and the “Re Manfredi” award in 2018.

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ORCID CODE: 0000-0002-4867-8166

Publications:

Books

  • A. Elia, P.M. Lugarà, C. Di Franco, V. Spagnolo, “Quantum Cascade Laser Technology for the Ultrasensitive Detection of Low-Level Nitric Oxide” in “ Nitric Oxide”, Methods in Molecular Biology, vol. 704 Nitric Oxide - Part 1, Pages 115-133 Editors: H.O. McCarthy, J.A. Coulter, Springer Science ( 2011), doi: 10.1007/978-1-61737-964-2, ISBN: 978-1-61737-963-5

  • P. Patimisco, S. Borri, A. Sampaolo, M.S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, V. Spagnolo, "Quartz Enhanced Photoacoustic Sensors for Trace Gas Detection in the IR and THz Spectral Range", THz and Security Applications, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics, Chapter 8, Pages 139-151 Editors: C. Corsi and F. Sizov, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht (2014). ISBN 978-94-017-8828-1

Patents

  • Italian Patent n° 01314519, 2000. Title: Sensore ottico per il monitoraggio dei processi di saldatura. Property: CNR-INFM. Inventors: A. Ancona, V. Spagnolo, P.M. Lugarà.

  • Italian Patent n° TO2007A000806, 2007. Title: Struttura di laser a cascata quantica con migliorate proprietà termiche e procedimento per la sua fabbricazione. Property: CNR. Inventors: C. Di Franco, A. Lops, G. Scamarcio, V. Spagnolo, M.S. Vitiello.

Publications on International Journals

    1. M. Giglio, A. Elefante, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, F. Sgobba, H. Rossmadl, V. Mackowiak, H. Wu, F.K. Tittel, L. Dong, V. Spagnolo, “Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic sensor for ethylene detection implementing optimized custom tuning fork-based spectrophone”, Optics Express 27, 4271-4280 (2019).

    2. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, M. Giglio, S. Dello Russo, V. Mackowiak, H. Rossmadl, A. Cable, F.K. Tittel, V. Spagnolo, “Tuning forks with optimized geometries for quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy”, Optics Express 27, 1401-1415 (2019).

    3. M. Giglio, G. Menduni, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, A. Elefante, V.M.N. Passaro, and V. Spagnolo, "Damping Mechanisms of Piezoelectric Quartz Tuning Forks Employed in Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Trace Gas Sensing", Phys. Status Solidi A,216, 1800552 (2019).

    4. A. Sampaolo, S. Csutak, P. Patimisco, M. Giglio, G. Menduni, V. Passaro, F.K. Tittel, M. Deffenbaugh, V. spagnolo, “Methane, ethane and propane detection using a compact quartz enhanced photoacoustic sensors and a single interband cascade laser”, Sens. Act. B Chem. 282, 952-960 (2019).

    5. M. Giglio, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, A. Zifarelli, R. Blanchard, C. Pfluegl, M.F. Witinski, D. Vakhshoori, F.K. Tittel, and V. Spagnolo, "Nitrous oxide quartz-enhanced photoacoustic detection employing a broadband distributed-feedback quantum cascade laser array", App. Phys. Lett. 113, 171101 (2018)

    6. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, V. Mackowiak, H. Rossmadl, A. Cable, F.K. Tittel, and V. Spagnolo, "Loss Mechanisms Determining the Quality Factors in Quartz Tuning Forks Vibrating at the Fundamental and First Overtone Modes, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS, FERROELECTRICS, AND FREQUENCY CONTROL, 65, 1951-1957 (2018).

    7. Q. Wang, Z. Wang, W. Ren, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, V. Spagnolo, "Fiber-ring laser intracavity QEPAS gas sensor using a 7.2 kHz quartz tuning fork", Sens. Act. B Chem. 268, 512-518 (2018).

    8. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, M. Giglio, V. Mackoviak, H. Rossmadl, B. Gross, A. Cable, F.K. Tittel, V. Spagnolo, "Octupole electrode pattern for tuning forks vibrating at the first overtone mode in quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy ", Optics Letters 43, 1854-1857 (2018).

    9. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, L. Dong, F.K. Tittel, V. Spagnolo, “Recent advances in quartz enhanced photoacoustic sensing, Appl. Phys. Rev. 5, 011106 (2018).

    10. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, F.K. Tittel, V. Spagnolo, "Mode matching of a laser-beam to a compact high finesse bow-tieoptical cavity for quartz enhanced photoacoustic gas sensing", Sens. Actuators A 267, 70-75 (2017).

    11. M. Giglio, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, J. Kriesel, F.K. Tittel, and V. Spagnolo, "Low-loss and single-mode tapered hollow-core waveguides optically coupled with interband and quantum cascade lasers", Opt. Eng. 57, 011004 (2017).

    12. H. Wu, X. Yin, L. Dong, K. Pei, A. Sampaolo, P. Patimisco, H. Zheng, W. Ma, L. Zhang, W. Yin, L. Xiao, V. Spagnolo, S. Jia, and Frank K. Tittel, "Simultaneous dual-gas QEPAS detection based on a fundamental and overtone combined vibration of quartz tuning fork", Applied Physics Letters 110, 121104 (2017).

    13. H. Zheng, L. Dong, P. Patimisco, H. Wu, A. Sampaolo, X. Yin, S. Li, W. Ma, L. Zhang, W. Yin, L. Xiao, V. Spagnolo, S. Jia, and F.K. Tittel, "Double antinode excited quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectrophone", Applied Physics Letters 110, 021110 (2017).

    14. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, H. Zheng, L. Dong, F.K. Tittel, V. Spagnolo, "Quartz–enhanced photoacoustic spectrophones exploiting custom tuning forks: a review", Advances in Physics X 2, 169-187 (2016).

    15. Y. Bidaux, A. Bismuto, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, T. Gresch, G. Strubi, S. Blaser, F.K. Tittel, V. Spagnolo, A. Muller, J. Faist, "Mid infrared quantum cascade laser operating in pure amplitude modulation for background-free trace gas spectroscopy", Optics Express 24, 26464-26471 (2016).

    16. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, Y. Bidaux, A. Bismuto, M. Schott, J. Jiang, A. Muller, J. Faist, F.K. Tittel and V. Spagnolo, "Purely wavelength- and amplitude-modulated quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy", Optics Express 24, 25943-25954 (2016).

    17. H. Zheng, L. Dong, A. Sampaolo, P. Patimisco, W. Ma, L. Zhang, W. Yin,L. Xiao, V. Spagnolo, S. Jia, F.K. Tittel, "Overtone resonance enhanced single-tube on-beam quartz enhanced photoacoustic spectrophone", Applied Physics Letters 109, 111103 (2016).

    18. A. Sampaolo, P. Patimisco, M. Giglio, L. Chieco, G. Scamarcio, F.K. Tittel, and V. Spagnolo, "Highly sensitive gas leak detector based on a quartz-enhanced photoacoustic SF6 sensor", Optics Express 24, 15872-15881 (2016).

    19. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, L. Mihai, M. Giglio, J. Kriesel, D. Sporea, G. Scamarcio, F.K. Tittel and V. Spagnolo, "Low-Loss Coupling of Quantum Cascade Lasers into Hollow-Core Waveguides with Single-Mode Output in the 3.7–7.6 μm Spectral Range", Sensors 16, 533 (2016).

    20. A. Sampaolo, P. Patimisco, M. Giglio, M.S. Vitiello, H.E. Beere, D.A. Ritchie, G. Scamarcio, F.K. Tittel and V. Spagnolo, "Improved Tuning Fork for Terahertz Quartz-Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy", Sensors , 16, 439 (2016).

    21. F.K. Tittel, A. Sampaolo, P. Patimisco, L. Dong, A. Geras, T. Starecki, and V. Spagnolo, "Analysis of overtone flexural modes operation in quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy", Optics Express 24, A682-A692 (2016).

    22. H. Zheng, L. Dong, A. Sampaolo, H. Wu, P. Patimisco, X. Yin, W. Ma, L. Zhang, W. Yin, V. Spagnolo, S. Jia, and F. K. Tittel, "Single-tube on-beam quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy", Optics Letters 41, 978-981 (2016)

    23. P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, L. Dong, M. Giglio, G. Scamarcio, F. K. Tittel, and V. Spagnolo, "Analysis of the electro-elastic properties of custom quartz tuning forks for optoacoustic gas sensing", Sensors and Actuators B 227, 539-546 (2016).

    24. M. Giglio, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, G. Scamarcio, F.K. Tittel and V. Spagnolo, “Allan Deviation Plot as a Tool for Quartz Enhanced Photoacoustic Sensors Noise Analysis”, IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control 63, 555-560 (2016).

    25. A. Sampaolo, P. Patimisco, L. Dong, A. Geras, G. Scamarcio, T. Starecki, F. K. Tittel, and V. Spagnolo, "Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy exploiting tuning fork overtone modes", Applied Physics Letters 107, 231102 (2015).

      1. H. Wu, A. Sampaolo, L. Dong, P. Patimisco, X. Liu, H. Zheng, X. Yin, W. Ma, L. Zhang, W. Yin, V. Spagnolo, S. Jia, and F.K. Tittel, "Quartz enhanced photoacoustic H2S gas sensor based on a fiber-amplifier source and a custom tuning fork with large prong spacing", Applied Physics Letters 107, 111104 (2015).

      2. P.Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, M. Giglio, J.M. Kriesel, F.K. Tittel and V. Spagnolo, "Hollow core waveguide as mid-infrared laser modal beam filter", Journal of Applied Physics 118, 113102 (2015).

    26. G. Scamarcio, M.S. Vitiello and V. Spagnolo, "Filling the THz gap", Il Nuovo Saggiatore, Vol. 31, 43-50 (2015).

    27. F.P. Mezzapesa, L.L. Columbo, G. De Risi, M. Brambilla, M. Dabbicco, V. Spagnolo, G. Scamarcio, "Nanoscale displacement sensing based on nonlinear frequency mixing in quantum cascade lasers", IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, 99 (2015).

    28. V. Spagnolo, P. Patimisco, R. Pennetta, A. Sampaolo, G. Scamarcio, M.S. Vitiello and F.K. Tittel, "THz Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic sensor for H2S trace gas detection", Optics Express 23, pp. 7574-7582 (2015).

    29. S. Viciani, M. Siciliani de Cumis, S. Borri, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, G. Scamarcio, P. De Natale, F. D’Amato, V. Spagnolo, “A quartz-enhanced photoacoustic sensor for H2S trace-gas detection at 2.6 μm”, Applied Physics B. 119, 21-27 (2015).

    30. A. Sampaolo, P. Patimisco, J.M. Kriesel, F.K. Tittel, G. Scamarcio, and V. Spagnolo, “Single mode operation with mid-IR hollow fibers in the range 5.1-10.5 µm”, Optics Express 23, 195–204 (2015).

    31. P. Patimisco, S. Borri, I. Galli, D. Mazzotti, G. Giusfredi, N. Akikusa, M. Yamanishi, G. Scamarcio, P. De Natale, and V.Spagnolo, "High finesse optical cavity coupled with a quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopic sensor", Analyst, 140, 736-743 (2015).

    32. M. Siciliani de Cumis, S. Viciani, S. Borri, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, G. Scamarcio, P. De Natale, F. D'Amato and V. Spagnolo, "Widely tunable mid-infared fiber coupled quartz-enhanced photoacoustic sensor for enviromental monitoring", Optics Express 22, 28222-28231 (2014).

    33. P. Patimisco, G. Scamarcio, F.K. Tittel and V. Spagnolo, "Quartz-Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy: A Review", Sensors 14, 6165-6206 (2014).

  1. S. Borri, P. Patimisco, I. Galli, D. Mazzotti, G. Giusfredi, N. Akikusa, M. Yamanishi, G. Scamarcio, P. De Natale and V. Spagnolo, "Intracavity quartz-enhanced photoacoustic sensor"Applied Physics Letters 104, 091114 (2014).

  2. M. Jahjah, W. Kiang, N.P. Sanchez, W. Ren, P. Patimisco, V. Spagnolo, S.C. Herndon, R.J. Griffin, F.K. Tittel, "Atmospheric CH4 and N2O measurements near Greater Houston area landfills using QCL-based QEPAS sensor system during DISCOVERY-AQ 2013", Optics Letters 39, 957 (2014).

  3. W. Ren, W. Jiang, N.P. Sanchez, P. Patimisco, V. Spagnolo, C. Zah, F. Xie, L.C. Hughes, R.J. Griffin, and F.K. Tittel, "Hydrogen peroxide detection with quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy using a distributed-feedback quantum cascade laser", Appl. Phys. Lett. 104, 041117 (2014).

  4. P. Patimisco, S. Borri, A. Sampaolo, H. E. Beere, D. A. Ritchie, M. S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, and V. Spagnolo, "Quartz enhanced photo-acoustic gas sensor based on custom tuning fork and terahertz quantum cascade laser", Analyst 139, 2079-2087 (2014).

  5. F.P. Mezzapesa, L.L. Columbo, A. Ancona, M. Dabbicco, V. Spagnolo, M. Brambilla, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, "On line sensing of ultrafast laser microdrilling processes by optical feedback interferometry", Physics Procedia 41, 663-669 (2013)

  6. S. Borri, P. Patimisco, A. Sampaolo, H. E. Beere, D. A. Ritchie, M. S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, and V. Spagnolo, "Terahertz quartz enhanced photo-acoustic sensor", Appl. Phys. Lett. 103, 021105 (2013).

  7. G. Scamarcio, M. S. Vitiello, V. Spagnolo, "Hot Electrons in THz Quantum Cascade Lasers", Journal of Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves 34, 357-373 (2013).

  8. P. Patimisco, G. Scamarcio, M. V. Santacroce, V. Spagnolo, M. S. Vitiello, E. Dupont, S. R. Laframboise, S. Fathololoumi, G. S. Razavipour and Z. Wasilewski, "Electronic temperatures of terahertz quantum cascade active regions with phonon scattering assisted injection and extraction scheme" Optics Express, 21, 10172-10181 (2013)

  9. V. Spagnolo, P. Patimisco, S. Borri, G. Scamarcio, B.E. Bernacki, J.Kriesel, "Mid-infrared fiber-coupled QCL-QEPAS sensor", Appl. Phys. B 122, 25-33 (2013).

  10. P. Patimisco, V. Spagnolo, M.S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, C.M. Bledt J.A. Harrington, "Low-Loss Hollow Waveguide Fibers for Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser Sensing Applications", Sensors 13, 1329-1340 (2013).

  11. F. Mezzapesa, V. Spagnolo, A. Ancona, G. Scamarcio, "Detection of ultrafast laser ablation using quantum cascade laser-based sensing", Applied Physics Lett. 101, 171107-171110 (2012).

  12. V. Spagnolo, P. Patimisco, S. Borri, G. Scamarcio, B.E. Bernacki, J.Kriesel, “Part-per-trillion level SF6 detection using a quartz enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy based sensor with single-mode fiber-coupled quantum cascade laser excitation”, Optic Letters Vol. 37, 460-462 (2012).

  13. P. Patimisco, V. Spagnolo, M.S. Vitiello, A. Tredicucci, G. Scamarcio, C.M. Bledt, J.A. Harrington, “Coupling external cavity mid-IR quantum cascade lasers with low loss hollow metallic/dielectric waveguides”, Appl. Phys. B 102, 255-260 (2012)

  14. V. Spagnolo, L. Dong, A. A. Kosterev, F. K. Tittel, "Modulation cancellation method for isotope 18O/16O ratio measurements in water ", Optics Express, 20, 3401-3407 (2012)

  15. L. Dong, V. Spagnolo, R. Lewicki, F.K. Tittel, “Ppb-level detection of nitric oxide using an external cavity quantum cascade laser based QEPAS sensor”, Optics Express, 19, 24037-24045 (2011)

  16. V. Spagnolo, L. Dong, A. A. Kosterev, D. Thomazy, J. H. Doty, F. K. Tittel, "Modulation cancellation method for measurements of small temperature differences in a gas", Optic letters, 36 p. 460-462, (2011)

  17. V. Spagnolo, L. Dong, A. A. Kosterev, D. Thomazy, J. H. Doty, F. K. Tittel, "Modulation cancellation method in laser spectroscopy", Appl. Phys. B 103, 735-742 (2011)

  18. V. Spagnolo, A.A. Kosterev, L. Dong, R. Lewicki, F.K. Tittel, “NO trace gas sensor based on quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy and external cavity quantum cascade laser”, Appl. Phys. B 100, 125-130 (2010)

  19. A. Elia, V. Spagnolo, C. Di Franco, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, “Quantum cascade laser based photoacoustic sensor for environmental pollution monitoring”, Il Nuovo Cimento B 125, 613-622 (2010).

  20. A. Elia, P.M. Lugara, C. Di Franco, V. Spagnolo, “Photoacoustic Techniques for Trace Gas Sensing Based on Semiconductor Laser”, Sensors 9 , 9616-9628 (2009)

  21. V.Spagnolo, M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, C. Di Franco, “Thermal Modelling of Quantum Cascade Lasers”, Acta Physica Polonica A 116, 451-454 (2009)

  22. A. Elia, C. Di Franco, V. Spagnolo, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, “Quantum Cascade Laser-Based Photoacoustic Sensor for Trace Detection of Formaldehyde Gas”, Sensors 9, 2697-2705 (2009).

  23. C. Di Franco, A. Elia, V. Spagnolo, G. Scamarcio, P.M. Lugarà, E. Ieva, N. Cioffi, L. Torsi, G. Bruno, M. Losurdo, M.A. Garcia, S.D. Wolter, A. Brown, M. Ricco, “Optical and electronic NOx sensors for applications in mechatronics”, Sensors 9, 3337-3356 (2009).

  24. A. Elia, P.M. Lugarà, C. Di Franco, V. Spagnolo, “Photoacoustic Techniques for Trace Gas Sensing Based on Semiconductor Laser Sources”, Sensors 9, 9616-9628 (2009).

  25. G. Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, S.Kumar, B.S.Williams and Q.Hu,, “Nanoscale heat transfer in quantum cascade lasers”, Physica E, 40, 1780 (2008). ISSN: 1386-9477.

  26. V.Spagnolo, A.Lops, G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, and C. Di Franco , “Improved thermal management of mid-IR quantum cascade lasers”, Journal of Applied Physics, 103, 043103 (2008).

  27. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio and V.Spagnolo, “Temperature dependence of thermal conductivity and boundary resistance in THz quantum cascade lasers”, IEEE, Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, 14, pg 431-435 (2008).

  28. G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, “Experimental Investigation of Hot Carriers in Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers”, Acta Physica Polonica A, 113, 3 (2008).

  29. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, “Time-resolved measurement of the local lattice temperature in terahertz quantum cascade lasers”, Applied Physics Letters, 92, 101116 (2008).

  30. A.C.Evans, D.Indjin, Z.Ikonic, P.Harrison, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, “Thermal Modeling of Terahertz Quantum-Cascade Lasers: Comparison of Optical Waveguides”, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 44, 680 (2008).

  31. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, W.W.Bewley, M.Kim, C.S.Kim, I.Vurgaftman, J.R.Meyer, A.Lops, “Micro-probe photoluminescence assessment of the wall-plug efficiency in interband cascade lasers”, Journal of Applied Physics, 104, 104, 046101 (2008).

  32. M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, A.Lops, Q.Yang, C.Manz, J.Wagner, “Experimental investigation of the lattice and electronic temperatures in Ga0.47In0.53As/Al0.62Ga0.38As1−xSbx quantum-cascade lasers”, Applied Physics Letters, 90, 121109 (2007).

  33. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, S.S.Dhillon and C.Sirtori, "THz quantum cascade lasers with large wall-plug efficiency", Applied Physics Letters, 90, 191115 (2007).

  34. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, Q.Yang, C.Manz, J.Wagner, D.Revin, and J.Cockburn, “µ-probe photoluminescence study of mid-IR quantum cascade lasers based on antimonide ternary and quaternary barriers”, J. Nanophoton., 1, 013512 (2007).

  35. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio and V.Spagnolo, “High-performance terahertz quantum cascade lasers operating at 106 μm: analysis of the thermal and electronic properties”, J. Nanophoton., 1, 013514 (2007).

  36. M.S.Vitiello, T.Gresch, A.Lops, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, N.Hoyler, M.Giovannini and J.Faist , “Influence of InAs, AlAs δ-layers on the optical, electronic and thermal characteristics of strain-compensated GaInAs/AlInAs quantum-cascade lasers” , Applied Physics Letters 91, 161111 (2007).

  37. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, T.Losco, R.P.Green, A.Tredicucci, H.E.Beere and D.A.Ritchie, “Electron lattice coupling in bound-to-continuum THz quantum cascade lasers”, Applied Physics Letters, 88, 241109, (2006).

  38. A.Lops, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, “Thermal modelling of GaInAs/AlInAs quantum cascade lasers”, Journal of Applied Physics, 100, 043109 (2006)

  39. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, J.Alton, S.Barbieri, C.Worral, H.E.Beere, D.A.Ritchie and C.Sirtori, “Thermal properties of THz quantum cascade lasers based on different optical waveguide configurations” , Applied Physics Letters, 89, 021111 (2006).

  40. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, C.Worral, H.E.Beere, D.A.Ritchie, C.Sirtori, J.Alton and S.Barbieri, “Subband electronic temperatures and electron-lattice energy relaxation in THz QCLs with different conduction band offsets”, Applied Physics Letters, 89, 131114 (2006).

  41. M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio V.Spagnolo, B.S.Williams, S.Kumar, Q.Hu, J.L.Reno, “Measurement of subband electronic temperatures and population inversion in THz quantum cascade lasers”, Applied Physics Letters, 86, 111115 (2005). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  42. M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, D.G. Revin, J.W. Cockburn, M.J. Steer, R.J. Airey, “Electronic spatial distribution of In0.53Ga0.47As/AlAs0.56Sb0.44 quantum-cascade lasers”, Journal of Applied Physics (Rapid Communication), 98, 086107 (2005).

  43. V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, W. Shrenk, G.Strasser, “Influence of the band-offset on the electronic temperature of GaAs/AlGaAs superlattice quantum cascade lasers”, Semicond. Sci. Technol., 19 110–112 (2004). ISSN: 0268-1242.

  44. V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, H.Page, C.Sirtori, “Simultaneous measurement of the electronic and lattice temperatures in GaAs/Al0.45Ga0.55As quantum-cascade lasers: influence on the optical performance”, Applied Physics Letters, 84 3690-3692 (2004). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  45. M. Dabbicco, V. Spagnolo, M. Ferrara, G. Scamarcio, “Experimental Determination of the Temperature Distribution in Trench-Confined Oxide Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers”, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 39 701- 707 (2003). ISSN: 1063-7818.

  46. V.Spagnolo, D.Marano, G.Scamarcio, H.Page, C.Becker, C.Sirtori, “Thermoelastic stress in GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers”, Applied Physics Letters, 82 4639-4641(2003). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  47. M.Dabbicco, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, “2-D Temperature mapping of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers determined by microprobe electroluminescence”, IEEE Photonic Tecnology Letters, 14, 266-268 (2002). ISSN: 1041-1135.

  48. V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, M.Troccoli, F.Capasso, C.Gmachl, A.M. Sergent, A.L. Hutchinson, D.L. Sivco, A.Y. Cho, “Non-equilibrium optical phonon generation by steady-state electron transport in quantum cascade structures”, Applied Physics Letters, 80, 4303-4305 (2002). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  49. V. Spagnolo, M. Troccoli, G. Scamarcio, C. Becker, G. Glastre, C. Sirtori, “Facet temperature mapping of GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers by photoluminescence microprobe”, Optical Materials, 17, 219-222 (2001). ISSN: 0925-3467.

  50. V.Spagnolo, M.Troccoli, G.Scamarcio, C.Gmachl, F.Capasso, A.Tredicucci, A.M. Sergent, A.L. Hutchinson, D.L. Sivco, A.Y. Cho, “Temperature profile of GaInAs/AlInAs/InP quantum cascade laser facets measured by micro-probe photoluminescence”, Applied Physics Letters, 78, 2095-2097 (2001). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  51. V.Spagnolo, M.Troccoli, G.Scamarcio, C.Becker, G.Glastre, C. Sirtori, “Thermal resistance and temperature characteristics of GaAs/Al0.33Ga0.67As quantum cascade lasers”, Applied Physics Letters, 78, 1177-1179 (2001). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  52. A.Ancona, V.Spagnolo, M.Lugarà, M.Ferrara, “Optical sensor for real time laser welding process monitoring”, Applied Optics, 40, 6019-6025 (2001). ISSN: 0003-6935.

  53. M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, L. Manna, M. Della Monica, M. Catalano, L. Chiavarone, V. Spagnolo, P. M. Lugarà, “Synthesis and characterization CdS nanoclusters in a quaternary microemulsion: the role of the co-surfactant”, Journal of Physical Chemistry, B104, 8391-97 (2000). ISSN: 1520-6106.

  54. M.Troccoli, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, A.Tredicucci, C.Gmachl, F.Capasso, D.L.Sivco, A.Y.Cho, M.Striccoli, “Electronic distribution in superlattice quantum cascade lasers”, Applied Physics Letters 77, 1088-1090 (2000). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  55. G.Vitali, C. Pizzuto G.Zollo, D.Karpuzov, M.Kalitzova, P.van der Heide, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo , L.Chiavarone and D.Manno, “Structural reordering and electrical activation of ion-implanted GaAs and InP due to laser annealing in a controlled atmosphere”, Physical Review B15, 2986-94 (1999). ISSN: 0094-0003.

  56. V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, R.Colombelli, J.M. Jancu, F.Beltram, L.Sorba, B.Mueller and A.Franciosi, “Evidence of electronic confinement in pseudomorphic Si/GaAs superlattices”, Physical Review B57 (Rapid Communication), R15100-103 (1998). ISSN: 0094-0003.

  57. G.Scamarcio, V. Spagnolo, G.Ventruti, M.Lugarà, G.C.Righini, "Size dependence of Fröhlich electron-LO-phonon coupling in semiconductor nanocrystals", Physical Review B53 (Rapid Communication), R10489-92 (1996). ISSN: 0749-6036.

  58. V.Spagnolo, G.Ventruti, G.Scamarcio, M.Lugarà, G.C.Righini, "Fröhlich electron-phonon interaction in CdSxSe1-x nanocrystals", Superlattice and Microstructures, 18, 113-119 (1995). ISSN: 0749-6036.

  59. G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, C.Corvasce, M.Lugarà, I.Suemune ,"One and Two phonon scattering processes in ZnSe/ZnxSe1-x superlattices studied by Micro-Raman spectroscopy", Physical Review B50 (Rapid Communication), 4988-90 (1994). ISSN: 0163-1829.

  60. V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, C.Corvasce, M.Lugarà, I.Suemune, "Well width dependence of electron-phonon interaction in ZnSe/ZnSxSe1-x superlattices determined by Micro-Raman spectroscopy", Superlattices and Microstructures, 16, 47-49 (1994). ISSN: 0749-6036.

  61. V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, M.Lugarà, G.C.Righini, "Raman scattering in CdTe1-xSex and CdS1-xSex nanocrystals embedded in glass", Superlattices and Microstructures, 16, 51-54 (1994). ISSN: 0749-6036.

  62. L.Sorba, G.Bratina, A.Franciosi, L.Tapfer, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, A.Migliori, P.Merli and E.Molinari, "Si-GaAs(001) superlattices structure", Journal of Crystal Growth, 127 ,121-125, (1993). ISSN: 0022-0248.

  63. G.Scamarcio , V.Spagnolo , E.Molinari, L.Tapfer, L.Sorba, G.Bratina and A.Franciosi "Phonons in Si-GaAs superlattices" Physical Review B46 (Rapid Communication), 7296-99, (1992). ISSN: 0163-1829.

  64. L. Sorba , G.Bratina, A. Franciosi, L. Tapfer , G. Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo and E.Molinari, "Si-GaAs(001) Superlattices", Applied Physics Letters, 61, 1570-72, (1992). ISSN: 0003-6951.

  65. R.Cingolani, M.Lomascolo, R.Rinaldi , V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, M.Ferrara, A.Hase and H.Kunzel, "Excitons and electron-phonon interaction in In0.52Ga0.18Al0.30As layers", Solid State Communications, 84, 679-683, (1992). ISSN: 0038-1098

  66. G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, E.Molinari, L.Tapfer, L.Sorba, G.Bratina and A.Franciosi, "Vibrational Properties of Si-GaAs Superlattices", Superlattices and Microstructures, 12, 429-432, (1992). ISSN: 0749-6036.

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    2. V. Spagnolo, L. Dong, A.A. Kosterev, D. Thomazy, J.H. Doty and F.K. Tittel, “Modulation-cancellation method for laser spectroscopy” SPIE Newsroom (2011). DOI: 10.1117/2.1201012.003412.