Publications

2017

• 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).

  • 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).

• 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).

2016

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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", Sensor and Actuators B 227, 539-546 (2016).

• 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).

2015

• • 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).

  • 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", Appl. Phys. Lett. 107, 111104 (2015).

  • 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", J. Appl. Phys. 118, 113102 (2015).

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

  • 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). DOI: 10.1109/JSTQE.2015.2443075

• 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).

• 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”, Optic Express 23, 195-204 (2015).

• 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”, Appl. Phys. B. 119, 21-27 (2015).

• 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).

2014

• 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", Optic Express 22, 28222-28231 (2014).

• M. Scaraggi, F.P. Mezzapesa, G. Carbone, A. Ancona, D. Sorgente, and P.M. Lugarà, " Minimize friction of lubricated laser-microtextured-surfaces by tuning microholes depth", Tribology International 75, 123-127 (2014).

• F. Di Niso, C. Gaudiuso, T. Sibillano, F.P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, and P.M. Lugarà, "Role of heat accumulation on the incubation effect in multi-shot laser ablation of stainless steel at high repetition rates", Opt. Expr. 22, 12200-12210 (2014).

• F. P. Mezzapesa, L.L. Columbo, M. Brambilla, M. Dabbicco, M. Vitiello and G. Scamarcio, "Imaging of Free Carriers in Semiconductors via Optical Feedback in THz Quantum Cascade Lasers", Appl. Phys. Lett 104, 041112 (2014)

• F.P. Mezzapesa, L.L. Columbo, M. Dabbicco, M. Brambilla and G. Scamarcio, "QCL-based Nonlinear Sensing of Independent Targets Dynamics", Opt. Expr. 22, 5867-5874 (2014)

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

• 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", Appl. Phys. Lett. 104, 091114 (2014).

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

• 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).

• 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).

2013

• • F.P. Mezzapesa, M. Petruzzella, M. Dabbicco, M.S. Vitiello, H.E. Beere, D.A. Ritchie and G. Scamarcio, "Coherent Imaging with Mid-IR and THz Quantum Cascade Lasers Through Optical Feedback Interferometry", Proceedings of the 38th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz)

  • F.P. Mezzapesa, L.L. Columbo, M. Brambilla, M. Dabbicco, S. Borri, M.S. Vitiello, H.E. Beere, D.A. Ritchie and G. Scamarcio, "Intrinsic Stability of Quantum Cascade Lasers Against Optical Feedback", Opt. Expr. 21, 13748-13757 (2013)

  • A. Conte, D. Longano, C. Costa, N. Ditaranto, A. Ancona, N. Cioffi, C. Scrocco, L. Sabbatini, F. Contò, and M.A. Del Nobile, "A novel preservation technique applied to fiordilatte cheese”, Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, Vol. 19, pp. 158 – 165 (2013).

  • F.P. Mezzapesa, L.L. Columbo, A. Ancona, M. Dabbicco, V. Spagnolo, M. Brambilla, P.M. Lugarà, and G. Scamarcio, “On Line Sensing of Ultrafast Laser Microdrilling Processes by Optical Feedback Interferometry”, Physics Procedia, Vol. 41, pp. 663-669 (2013).

  • F.P. Mezzapesa, M. Scaraggi, G. Carbone, D. Sorgente, A. Ancona, and P.M. Lugarà, “Varying the Geometry of Laser Surface Microtexturing to Enhance the Frictional Behavior of Lubricated Steel Surfaces”, Physics Procedia, Vol. 41, pp. 670-675 (2013).

  • F. Di Niso, C. Gaudiuso, T. Sibillano, F.P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, and P.M. Lugarà, “Influence of the Repetition Rate and Pulse Duration on the Incubation Effect in Multiple-Shots Ultrafast Laser Ablation of Steel”, Physics Procedia, Vol. 41, pp. 691-700 (2013).

  • 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).

• 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).

• 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).

  • 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" Optic Express, 21, 10172-10181 (2013)

• M. Scaraggi, F.P. Mezzapesa, G. Carbone, A. Ancona, L. Tricarico, “Friction Properties of Lubricated Laser-MicroTextured-Surfaces: An Experimental Study from Boundary- to Hydrodynamic-Lubrication” Tribology Letters, Vol. 49 (1) pp. 117-125.

  • M. D. Angione, M. Magliulo, S. Cotrone, A. Mallardi, D. Altamura, C. Giannini, N. Cioffi, L. Sabbatini, D. Gobeljic, G. Scamarcio, Gerardo Palazzo, Luisa Torsi, "Volatile general anesthetic sensing with organic field-effect transistors integrating phospholipid membranes", Biosensors and Bioelectronics 40, 303–307 (2013).

• 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).

2012

• Maria Daniela Angione, Serafina Cotrone, Maria Magliulo, Antonia Mallardi, Davide Altamura, Cinzia Giannini, Nicola Cioffi, Luigia Sabbatini, Emiliano Fratini, Piero Baglioni, Gaetano Scamarcio, Gerardo Palazzo, and Luisa Torsi, "Interfacial electronic effects in functional biolayers integrated into organic field-effect transistors", PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Volume: 109 Issue: 17 Pages: 6429-6434.

• L. Columbo, M. Brambilla, M. Dabbicco, and G. Scamarcio,"Self-mixing in multi-transverse mode semiconductor lasers: model and potential application to multi-parametric sensing", Optics Express 20, 6286-6305 (2012).

• Miriam S. Vitiello, Rita C. Iotti, Fausto Rossi, Lukas Mahler, Alessandro Tredicucci, Harvey E. Beere, David A. Ritchie, Qing Hu, and Gaetano Scamarcio, "Non-equilibrium longitudinal and transverse optical phonons in terahertz quantum cascade lasers", Appl. Phys. Lett. 100, 091101 (2012).

• Lorenzo Columbo, Francesco De Lucia, Massimo Brambilla, Maurizio Dabbicco, Gaetano Scamarcio, "Self-mixing in VCSELs for multi-parametric sensing applications: theory and experiment", Proc. SPIE 8432, Semiconductor Lasers and Laser Dynamics V, 843226 (June 1, 2012).

• F.P. Mezzapesa, V. Spagnolo, A. Ancona, G. Scamarcio, “Detection of ultrafast laser ablation using quantum cascade laser-based sensing” Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 101, 171107-171110 (2012).

• F. P. Mezzapesa, T. Sibillano, F. Di Niso, A. Ancona, P.M. Lugarà, M. Dabbicco, G. Scamarcio, “Real time ablation rate measurement during high aspect-ratio hole drilling with a 120-ps fiber laser” Optics Express, Vol. 20 (1) pp. 663-671 (2012).

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

• T. Sibillano, D. Rizzi, A. Ancona, S. Saludes-Rodil, J. Rodríguez Nieto, H. Chmelíčková, H. Šebestová, “Spectroscopic monitoring of penetration depth in CO₂ Nd:YAG and fiber laser welding processes” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 212 (4), pp. 910-916 (2012).

• D. Longano, N. Ditaranto, N. Cioffi, F. Di Niso, T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, A. Conte, M.A. Del Nobile, L. Sabbatini, L. Torsi , “Analytical characterization of laser-generated copper nanoparticles for antibacterial composite food packaging” Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry, Vol. 403 pp. 1179-1186 (2012).

• T. Sibillano, D. Rizzi, F.P. Mezzapesa, P.M. Lugarà, A.R. Konuk, R. Aarts, B.H. in't Veld, A. Ancona, “Closed loop control of penetration depth during CO 2 laser lap welding processes” Sensors, Vol. 12 (8) pp. 11077-11090 (2012).

• F.P. Mezzapesa, L.L. Columbo, M. Brambilla, M. Dabbicco, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, G. Scamarcio, “Laser ablation dynamics in metals: The thermal regime” Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 101 (1), art. no. 011103 (2012).

• F. P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, F. De Lucia, M. Dabbicco, P. M. Lugarà, and G. Scamarcio, “A novel sensing technique based on optical feedback interferometer” Spie Photonics West 2012, LASE, Fiber Lasers IX: Technology, Systems, and Applications (Conference LA103)

• D. Longano, N. Ditaranto, N. Cioffi, F. Di Niso, T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, A. Conte, M.A. Del Nobile, L. Sabbatini, L. Torsi, “Synthesis and Analytical Characterization of Novel Copper Nanoantimicrobials Dispersed in a Biodegradable Polymer Matrix” MRS Spring Meeting 2012, Symposium: GG: Functional Inorganic Nanoparticle-Polymer Composites with Engineered Structures and Coupled Properties

• C. Palazzo, A. Trapani, T. Sibillano, F.P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, N. Cioffi, G. Trapani, “Laser ablation synthesis of Copper/Chitosan composite nanomaterials for antimicrobial applications” XXII Simposio ADRITELF, 40 anni di Tecnologia Farmaceutica, Firenze 13-16 Settembre 2012.

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona , D. Rizzi, F.P. Mezzapesa, A.R. Konuk, R. Aarts, B. Huis in ’t Veld, P.M. Lugarà, “Spectroscopic closed loop control of penetration depth in laser beam welding process” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 8239, art. no. 82390S, Conference on Advances in Slow and Fast Light V, San Francisco, 22-24 January 2012.

• F.P. Mezzapesa, T. Sibillano, L. Columbo, F. Di Niso, A. Ancona, M. Dabbicco, F. De Lucia, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, “Direct investigation of the ablation rate evolution during laser drilling of high aspect ratio micro-holes” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 8243, art. no. 82430S, Conference on Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XVII, San Francisco, 23-26 January 2012.

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

  • 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)

• V.Spagnolo, L. Dong, A.A. Kosterev, F.K. Tittel, “Spectroscopic measurements of isotopic water composition using a new modulation cancellation method”, SPIE Photonic West 2012, Vol. 8268, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices IX, DOI: 10.1117/12.912499 (2012).

• F.K. Tittel, L. Dong, R. Lewicky, G. Lee, A.Peralta, V. Spagnolo, “Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using a 5.26 μm external cavity quantum cascade laser based QEPAS sensor”, SPIE Photonic West 2012, Vol. 8268, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices IX, DOI: 1 10.1117/12.905621 (2012).

• V.Spagnolo, L. Dong, A.A. Kosterev, F.K. Tittel, “Modulation Cancellation Method for Spectroscopic Measurements”, Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis (LACSEA) Conference, San Diego, CA (2012).

• V. Spagnolo, P. Patimisco, S. Borri, G. Scamarcio, B.E. Bernacki, J.Kriesel, “Fiber–coupled quantum cascade laser QEPAS sensor for SF6 trace gas detection”, International Quantum Cascade Lasers School and Workshop IQCLSW 2012, Vienna (2012).

• F.K. Tittel, L. Dong, R. Lewicki, V. Spagnolo, Y. Zhang, “Sensitive detection of nitric oxide using a quantum cascade laser based QEPAS sensor”, Symposium on Photonics and Optoelectronics (SOPO), Shanghai (2012).

• C. Rizza, A. Ciattoni, E. Spinozzi and L. Columbo, "Terahertz active spatial filter- ing through optically tunable hyperbolic metamaterials", Opt. Lett., Vol. 37, pp. 3345-3347 (2012).

2011

• 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”, Optic Express, 19, 24037-24045 (2011).

• Stefano Pagliara, Miriam S. Vitiello, Andrea Camposeo, Alessandro Polini, Roberto Cingolani, Gaetano Scamarcio, and Dario Pisignano, "Optical Anisotropy in Single Light-Emitting Polymer Nanofibers", J. Phys. Chem. C, 2011, 115 (42), pp 20399–20405

• 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)

• 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)

• V. Spagnolo, L. Dong, A.A. Kosterev, D. Thomazy, J.H. Doty, F.K. Tittel, "Tecnica laser innovativa per la spettroscopia di modulazione", 13° Convegno nazionale delle tecnologie fotoniche”, Fotonica 2011, Genova (2011).

• F.K. Tittel, L. Dong, R. Lewicki, K. Liu, V. Spagnolo, “Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser based Trace Gas Technologies: Recent Progress and Applications in Health and Environmental Monitoring”, International Quantum Electronics Conference (IQEC) and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Pacific Rim, Sidney (2011).

• V. Spagnolo, L. Dong, A.A. Kosterev, D. Thomazy, J.H. Doty, F.K. Tittel, " Modulation cancellation method (MOCAM) in modulation spectroscopy", SPIE Optical Sensors and Photonic Crystal Fibers V, Vol. 8073, pg 807313 (2011)

• F.K. Tittel, L. Dong, R. Lewicki, K. Liu, L. Gong. R. Griffin, V. Spagnolo, "Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser based Trace Gas Sensor technologies: Recent Advances and Applications", Proceeding of the 36th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2011), Houston (USA) (2011).

• V. Spagnolo, R. Lewicki, L. Dong, F.K. Tittel, "Quantum-cascade-laser-based optoacoustic detection for breath sensor applications", Proceeding of the IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications MeMeA 2011, pg. 332-335, Bari (2011). Doi: 10.1109/MeMeA.2011.5966773

• F.K. Tittel, L. Dong, R. Lewicki, K. Liu and V. Spagnolo, "Modular Chemical Sensor Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Biomedical Optical Diagnostics", International Conference "Field Laser Applications in Industry and Research"- FLAIR - Germany (2011)

• F. K. Tittel, , L. Dong, R. Lewicki,K. Liu, V. Spagnolo, " Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Laser based Trace Gas Technologies: Recent Progress and Applications in Health and Environmental Monitoring" ,International Conference "Tunable diode laser spectroscopy", TDLS 2011, Zermatt (CH) (2011)

• V. Spagnolo, R. Lewicki, L. Dong, A. Elia, C. Di Franco, G. Scamarcio and F.K. Tittel, "Quantum-cascade-laser-based optoacoustic sensors for breath test applications", International Conference on “Intersubband Transitions in Quantum wells” ITQW 2011, Badesi (2011)

• P. Patimisco, V. Spagnolo, M.S. Vitiello, A. Tredicucci, G. Scamarcio and J.A. Harrington, " Coupling of mid-IR quantum cascade lasers to hollow waveguides", International Conference on “Intersubband Transitions in Quantum wells” ITQW 2011, Badesi (2011)

• A. Afzal, C. di Franco, N. Ditaranto, A. Elia, N. Cioffi, V. Spagnolo, G. Scamarcio, A. Lloyd-Spetz, L. Torsi, “Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterials for NOx sensors”, 6th Conference on Analytical Sciences, Dublin, Ireland (2011).

• P. Patimisco, V. Spagnolo, M.S. Vitiello, A. Tredicucci, G. Scamarcio, C.M. Bledt and J.A. Harrington, “Coupling external cavity mid-IR quantum cascade lasers with low loss hollow metallic/dielectric waveguides”, 14° Convegno nazionale delle tecnologie fotoniche, Firenze (2012).

• 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.

• D. Rizzi, T. Sibillano, P.P. Calabrese, A. Ancona, P.M. Lugarà, “Spectroscopic, energetic and metallographic investigations of the laser lap welding of AISI304 using the response surface methodology” Optics and Lasers in Engineering Vol. 49 pp. 892-898 (2011).

• F. P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, F. De Lucia, M. Dabbicco, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, “High-resolution monitoring of the hole depth during ultra-fast laser ablation drilling by diode-laser self-mixing interferometry” Optics Letters Vol. 36 (6), pp. 822-824 (2011)

• F. P. Mezzapesa, L. Columbo, M. Brambilla, M. Dabbicco, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, F. De Lucia, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, “Simultaneous measurement of multiple target displacements by self-mixing interferometry in a single laser diode” Optics Express, Vol. 19 (17) pp. 16160-16173 (2011).

• T. Sibillano, D. Rizzi, A. Ancona, P.M. Lugarà, “Sensore spettroscopico per il monitoraggio in tempo reale del processo di saldatura laser” Proceedings of Fotonica 2011, 9-11 Giugno 2011, Genova

• F.P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, F. De Lucia, M. Dabbicco, P.M. Lugarà, and G. Scamarcio, “Direct in-situ inspection of the penetration depth during laser ablation of metal targets” Proceedings of Fotonica 2011, 9-11 Giugno 2011, Genova

• D. Longano, N. Ditaranto, N. Cioffi, F. Di Niso, T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, A. Conte, M.A. Del Nobile, L. Sabbatini, L. Torsi, “Analytical characterization of novel copper nanoantimicrobials” EUROanalysis 16, “S7: Analytical Spectroscopy" 11-15 Settembre 2011 Belgrade, Serbia.

• A.R. Konuk, R.G.K.M. Aarts, A.J. Huis in ‘t Veld, T. Sibillano, D. Rizzi, A. Ancona, “Process control of stainless steel laser welding using an optical spectroscopic sensor” Physics Procedia 12 (2011) 744-751, Proceedings of the 6th International WLT conference on Lasers in Manufacturing LIM 2011, May 23-26 Munich, Germany.

• F.P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, F. De Lucia, M. Dabbicco, P.M. Lugarà, and G. Scamarcio, “Real-time in-situ measurement of the penetration depth in short pulse laser percussion drilling of metal targets” 2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and 12th European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO EUROPE/EQEC 2011, art. no. 5943359, May 22-26 Munich, Germany.

• F.P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, F. De Lucia, M. Dabbicco, P.M. Lugarà, and G. Scamarcio, “Laser self-mixing sensor to monitor in-situ the penetration depth during short pulse laser drilling of metal targets” Proc. of SPIE 8082, art. no 808245 (2011); Conference on Optical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection VII, May 23-26 Munich, Germany.

• A.R. Konuk, R.G.K.M. Aarts, A.J. Huis in ‘t Veld, T. Sibillano, D. Rizzi, A. Ancona, “Closed loop control of laser welding using an optical spectroscopic sensor for Nd:YAG and CO2 lasers” Proceedings of the 30th International congress on Applications of lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2011, pp. 85-94, October 23-27 Orlando, FL, USA

• F.P. Mezzapesa, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, F. di Niso, F. de Lucia, M. Dabbicco, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, “Direct in-situ measurment of the ablation rate in short pulse percussion laser drilling of metal targets” Proceedings of the 30th International congress on Applications of lasers and Electro-Optics ICALEO 2011, pp. 982-986, October 23-27 Orlando, FL, USA

• L. Gil, L. Columbo, "Theoretical description of spontaneous pulse formation in a semiconductor microring laser", Phys. Rev. A, Vol. 83, pp. 013822 (2011).

2010

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, D. Rizzi, V. Lupo, L. Tricarico, P. M. Lugarà, “Plasma plume oscillations monitoring during laser welding of stainless steel by Discrete Wavelet Transform application” Sensors Vol. 10 (4) pp. 3549-3561 (2010).

• S. Döring, A. Ancona, S. Hädrich, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tuennermann, “Microdrilling of metals using femtosecond laser pulses and high average powers at 515 nm and 1030 nm” Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing Vol. 100 (1), pp. 53-56 (2010).

• A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, S. Döring, S. Hädrich, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, “Influenza della lunghezza d’onda sull’efficienza di microforatura di metalli con laser a fibra ad impulsi ultrabrevi ed elevate potenze medie” 12° Convegno Nazionale delle Tecnologie Fotoniche, FOTONICA 2010, Pisa 25-27 Maggio 2010.

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, D. Rizzi, S. Saludes Rodil, J. Rodríguez Nieto, A.R. Konuk, R. Aarts, A.J. Huis in ‘t Veld, “Study on the correlation between plasma electron temperature and penetration depth in laser welding processes” Physics Procedia 5 (part 2) (2010), pp. 429-436, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering, LANE 2010, September 21-24 Erlangen, Germany

• A.Ancona, S. Doring, S. Hadrich, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, “Critical Performance Aspects of Ultrashort Pulse Laser Materials Processing at High Repetition Rates and Average Powers” (invited talk) Proceedings of the 29th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics ICALEO 2010, Congress Proceedings, 103, pp. 716-722, ISBN 978-0-912035-61-1, September 26-30 Anaheim, CA, USA - LIA

• 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)

• 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).

• A.A.Kosterev, D.Thomazy, L.Dong, F.K.Tittel, V.Spagnolo, "Modulation cancellation method for detection of molecules with unresolved absorption bands", Proceedings of CLEO 2010, pg. CTuB2, San Jose, USA (2010)- ISBN 978-1-55752-890-2.

• V.Spagnolo, A.A.Kosterev, L.Dong, R.Lewicki, F.K.Tittel, "Nitric oxide trace gas sensor based on quartz enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy and external cavity quantum cascade laser", Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Mid-Infrared Optoelectronics: Materials and Devices - MIOMD 2010- Shanghai (2010)

• A.Elia, V.Spagnolo, C.Di Franco, P.M.Lugarà, G.Scamarcio, “Quantum-cascade-laser-based optoacoustic detection: application to nitric oxide and formaldehyde”, Photonic West 2010, San Francisco USA -Proc. SPIE Vol. 7608, 760805 (2010).

• C.Di Franco, A.Elia, V.Spagnolo, P.M.Lugarà, G.Scamarcio, “Advanced optoacoustic sensor designs for environmental applications”, “Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XVIII”-SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, San Diego, USA, Proceedings SPIE Vol. 7808, 780844 (2010).

• V. Spagnolo, A. Elia, C. Di Franco, G. Scamarcio, P.M. Lugarà, A.A. Kosterev, L. Dong, R. Lewicki, F.K. Tittel, "Trace gas sensing with quantum cascade laser", International Quantum Cascade Lasers School and Workshop IQCLSW 2010, Firenze.

• C. Di Franco, A. Elia, V. Spagnolo, P.M. Lugarà, G. Scamarcio, "Advanced photoacoustic sensor designs for environmental applications", SPIE Newsroom (2010). DOI: 10.1117/2.1201007.003118.

• L. Columbo, L. Gil and P. Genevet, "Theoretical description of the transverse localised structures in a face to face VCSEL con.guration", Eur. Phys. J. D., Vol. 59, pp. 97-107

• (2010).

• L. Columbo, L. Gil and J. R. Tredicce, "Nucleation of Wave Defects and Formation of Optical Localized Structures in Bi-directional Ring Lasers", Eur. Phys. J. D., Vol. 58,

• pp. 227-233 (2010).

• L. Columbo, F. Prati, M. Brambilla and T. Maggipinto, "Self-pulsing localized structures in a laser with saturable absorber", Eur. Phys. J. D., Vol. 59, pp. 115-120 (2010).

• P. Genevet, L. Columbo, S. Barland, M. Giudici, L. Gil and J. R. Tredicce, "Multistable monochromatic laser solitons", Phys. Rev. A , Vol. 81, 053839 (2010).

• L. Columbo and L. Gil, "Bistable self-starting pulses with terahertz repetition rate in a semiconductor microring laser", Opt. Lett., Vol. 35, pp. 1473-1475 (2010).

2009

• A.Ancona, D. Nodop, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tuennermann, “Microdrilling of metals with an inexpensive and compact ultra-short-pulse fiber amplified microchip laser” Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing Vol. 94 (1), pp. 19-24 (2009).

• A.Ancona, S. Döring, C. Jauregui, F. Röser, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, “Femtosecond and picoseconds laser drilling of metals at high repetition rates and average powers” Optics Letters Vol. 34 (21), pp. 3304-3306 (2009).

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, V. Berardi, P. M. Lugarà, “A real-time spectroscopic sensor for monitoring laser welding processes” Sensors Vol. 9 (5) pp. 3376-3385 (2009).

• A. Ancona, C. Jauregui, S. Döring, F. Röser, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, “Ultrashort pulse laser drilling of metals using a high repetition rate, high average power fiber CPA system” (invited paper) Proc. SPIE Vol. 7203, art. no. 720311 (2009) of the Conference Commercial and Biomedical Applications of Ultrafast Lasers IX, 25-28 January 2009, San Jose (USA).

• M. Heinrich, F. Dreisow, A. Szameit, J. Thomas, S. Döring, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, A. Ancona, “Evanescently coupled fs laser-written type II waveguide array in lithium niobate” Proc. SPIE Vol. 7203, art. no. 7203OH (2009) of the Conference Commercial and Biomedical Applications of Ultrafast Lasers IX, 25-28 January 2009, San Jose (USA).

• S. Döring, A. Ancona, S. Hädrich, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, “Microdrilling of metals using high repetition rate ultrashort laser pulses at 1030 nm and 515 nm” in Proceedings of the Fifth International WLT-Conference on Lasers in Manufacturing, LIM 2009 Munich, Germany, 15-18 June 2009, pp. 571-576.

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, P.M. Lugarà, M. Miric, “Discrete wavelet analysis of the optical emission during CO2 laser welding of stainless steel” in Proceedings of the Fifth International WLT-Conference on Lasers in Manufacturing, LIM 2009 Munich, Germany, 15-18 June 2009, pp. 381-385.

• F. Röser, J. Rothhardt, T. Eidam, O. Schmidt, D.N. Schimpf, A. Ancona, S. Nolte, J. Limpert, A. Tünnermann, “Millijoule Pulse Energy High Repetition Rate Femtosecond Fiber CPA System: Results, Micromachining Application and Scaling Potential” In Ultrafast Phenomena XVI, Springer Series in Chemical Physics, vol. 92, p. 744, ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-540-95945-8, doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-95946-5_241 (2009).

• 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)

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

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• V.Spagnolo, A.Elia, C.Di Franco, P.M.Lugarà, M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, “Trace gas sensing using quantum cascade lasers and optoacoustic detection”, SPIE Photonic West 2009, San Josè, USA 2009

• V. Spagnolo, "Mid-IR Quantum cascade lasers: thermal properties and their application in optoacoustic sensors", II International School and Conference on Photonics, Photonica 2009, Belgrado (2009) pg. 22. ISBN 978-86-82441-25-0

• A.Elia, V.Spagnolo, C.Di Franco, P.M.Lugarà, G.Scamarcio, “Trace gas sensing using quantum cascade lasers and a fiber-coupled optoacoustic sensor: application to Formaldehyde”, Proc. of the 15th International Conference on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena - Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2009. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/214/1/012037

• M.S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, G. Scalari, J. Faist, C. Walther, V. Spagnolo, " Hot electron effects and nanoscale heat transfer in Terahertz quantum cascade lasers", SPIE Photonic West 2009, Vol. 7222, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VI, pg 722207 (2009).

• A.Elia, V.Spagnolo, C.Di Franco, P.M.Lugarà, G.Scamarcio, “Photoacoustic trace gas sensing with mid-IR quantum cascade lasers”, Proceedings of the 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Advances in Sensors and Interfaces, pp.46-50, Trani (Bari), Italy (2009). Doi: 10.1109/IWASI.2009.5184766

• M.S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, V. Spagnolo, "Time of flight measurements of the nanoscale heat transfer dynamic in terahertz quantum cascade lasers", Proceedings of Lasers and Electro-Optics 2009 and the European Quantum Electronics Conference. CLEO Europe - EQEC 2009. Doi:10.1109/CLEOE-EQEC.2009.5191758.

• S. D. Jenkins, F. Prati, L. A. Lugiato, L. Columbo, M. Brambilla,"Cavity light bullets in a dispersive Kerr medium", Phys. Rev. A, Vol. 80, 033832 (2009).

• L. Columbo and L. Gil, "Reduction of the longitudinal multi-modes dynamics of a driven semiconductor ampli.er to a single scalar partial di.fferential equation", IEEE J. Quantum Electron. Vol. 45, pp. 1149-1154 (2009).

2008

• A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, Chapter 11: “Monitoring Laser Welding”, pp. 260-287. in “Real-Time weld process monitoring” Editor: Prof. YuMing Zhang (University of Kentucky), Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2008, ISBN 978-1-84569-268-1.

• A. Ancona, F. Röser, K. Rademaker, J. Limpert, S.Nolte, A.Tuennermann, “High speed laser drilling of metals using a high repetition rate, high average power ultrafast fiber CPA system” Optics Express Vol. 16 (12) pp. 8958-8968 (2008).

• A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, P.M. Lugarà, “Optical plasma spectroscopy as a tool for monitoring laser welding processes” Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Vol. 31 (2) pp. 402-407 (2008).

• A. Ancona, K. Rademaker, F. Röser, D. Nodop, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, “Amplificatori laser in fibra a impulsi ultracorti per micro foratura di materiali metallici” Applicazioni laser n. 22, pp. 43-45 (2008).

• M. Heinrich, A. Szameit, F. Dreisow, S. Döring, J.Thomas, S.Nolte, A.Tünnermann, A.Ancona, “Evanescent coupling in arrays of type II femtosecond laser-written waveguides in bulk x-cut lithium niobate”Applied Physics Letters Vol. 93 (10), pp. 101111 (2008).

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, P.M. Lugarà, “Tecniche spettroscopiche innovative per la diagnostica e l’ottimizzazione del processo di saldatura laser di leghe di alluminio” 10° Convegno Nazionale “Strumentazione e metodi di misura elettroottici”, Milano 10-12 giugno 2008.

• A. Ancona, K. Rademaker, F. Röser, D. Nodop, J. Limpert, S.Nolte, A.Tuennermann, “Amplificatori laser in fibra ad impulsi ultracorti per micro foratura di materiali metallici” 10° Convegno Nazionale “Strumentazione e metodi di misura elettroottici”, Milano 10-12 giugno 2008.

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, P.M. Lugarà, “Spectroscopic investigation of pulsed laser welding of AA5083 aluminum alloys” Proc. of the European Optical Society Topical Meeting: “First Mediterranean Photonics Conference”, 25-28 Giugno 2008, Ischia

• A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, P.M. Lugarà, “Optical plasma spectroscopy as a tool for monitoring laser welding processes” invited paper at the 9th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM2008), Proc. Paper #107, 12-14 November 2008, Holiday Inn, Surfers Paradise, Australia.

• A. Ancona, K. Rademaker, F. Röser, J. Limpert, S.Nolte, A.Tuennermann, “High speed laser micro-machining using a high repetition rate, high average power femtosecond fiber CPA system” Proc. SPIE Vol. 6873 (2008) of the Conference on Fiber Lasers V: Technology, Systems, and Applications, 21-24 January 2008, San Jose (USA).

• A. Ancona, K. Rademaker, F. Röser, J. Limpert, S. Nolte, A. Tünnermann, “Laser Drilling using a High Repetition Rate and High Average Power Femtosecond Fiber CPA System” 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO/QELS, art. no. 4551313. 4-9 May 2008, San Jose (USA).

• 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.

• 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).

• 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).

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

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, G.Scalari, C.Walther, J.Faist, H.E.Beere, D.A.Ritchie, V.Spagnolo, “Assessment of the internal quantum efficiency and wall-plug efficiency of THz quantum cascade lasers via a self-calibrated measurements of the subband electronic and lattice temperatures”, Proc. of the European Optical Society Topical Meeting: “First Mediterranean Photonics Conference”, pp. 128-130, Ischia (2008). ISBN/ISSN: 9788890206511

• G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, “Time resolved µ-photoluminescence assessment of the heat tranfer processes in quantum cascade lasers”, Proc. of the European Optical Society Topical Meeting: “First Mediterranean Photonics Conference”, pp. 131-133, Ischia (2008) - ISBN/ISSN: 9788890206511

• A.Lops, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, C.Di Franco, “Thermal modelling of quantum cascade lasers”, Proc. of the European Optical Society Topical Meeting: “First Mediterranean Photonics Conference”, pp. 134-136, Ischia (2008) . ISBN/ISSN: 9788890206511

• A.Elia, C.Di Franco, V.Spagnolo, P.M.Lugarà, G.Scamarcio, “Laser based photoacoustic sensor for formaldehyde detection at trace levels”, Proc. of the European Optical Society Topical Meeting: “First Mediterranean Photonics Conference”, pp. 287-289, Ischia (2008). ISBN/ISSN: 9788890206511

• V.Spagnolo, A.Elia, C. Di Franco, P.M. Lugarà,G.Scamarcio, “Optoacoustic detection of formaldehyde using quantum cascade lasers”, Proceedings MIOMD 2008, pp 83-84, Freiburg (2008)

• V.Spagnolo, M.S.Vitiello, A.Lops, G.Scamarcio, Electron-lattice interaction and modelling of the thermal properties of mid-IR quantum cascade lasers, Photonic West 2008, San Josè USA (2008)

• M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, G.Scamarcio, C.Di Franco, “Time-resolved investigation of heat-transport dynamics in THz quantum-cascade lasers”, Photonic West 2008, San Josè USA (2008).

• C. Di Franco, N. Cioffi, N. Ditaranto, M.S. Vitiello, M. Sibilano, L. Torsi, G. Scamarcio, “Plasma treatment effects on Si and Si/dielectric film heterostructures”, J. of Mater. Processing Tech. 206, 462–466 (2008).

• C. Di Franco, G. Scamarcio, “ Influence of substrate pre-treatments on the growth of SixNyHz thin films by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition”, Surface & Coatings Technology 202, 3081–3087 (2008).

• J. Heinrich, R. Langhans, M. S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, D. Indjin, C. A. Evans, Z. Ikonić, P. Harrison, S. Höfling and A. Forchel “Wide wavelength tuning of GaAs/AlxGa1-xAs bound-to- continuum quantum cascade lasers by Aluminium content control”, Appl. Phys. Lett. 92, 141111 1-3 (2008).

• A. Intermite, B. Radisavljevic, M. Dabbicco, and G. Scamarcio, “All-fiber Strain Sensor Based on the Laser-Self-Mixing,” in Proc. of IEEE Sensors 2008, 138-139 (2008).§

• P.M. Lugarà, A. Elia, C. Di Franco, “Photoacoustic spectroscopy using semiconductor lasers”, in “An Introduction to Optoelectronic Sensors”, edited by G.C. Righini, A. Tajani, A. Cutolo, World Scientific (WSPC) 2008.

• L.A. Lugiato, F. Prati, G. Tissoni, M. Brambilla, S. Barland, M. Giudici, and J. Tredicce, “Cavity Solitons in Semiconductor Devices, in Dissipative Solitons: From optics to biology and medicine, Eds. N. Akhmediev and A. Ankiewicz, Lecture Notes in Physics 751, (Springer, Berlin-Heidelberg), 51-92 (2008).

• S. Ottonelli, F. De Lucia, M. di Vietro, M. Dabbicco, G. Scamarcio, and F. P. Mezzapesa, “A Compact Three Degrees-of-Freedom Motion Sensor Based on the Laser-Self-Mixing Effect”, IEEE Phot. Technol. Lett., 20, 1360 – 1362 (2008).§

• S. Ottonelli, F. De Lucia, M. di Vietro, M. Dabbicco, G. Scamarcio, “Comparison of plane mirror vs retroreflector peformance for Laser-Self-Mixing displacement sensors,” in Proc. of the European Optical Society Topical Meeting: “First Mediterranean Photonics Conference”, 290-292 (2008).

• S. Ottonelli, F. De Lucia, M. di Vietro, M. Dabbicco, and G. Scamarcio, “A no-contact laser sensor based on the Self- Mixing effect for the measurement of rotations,” in Proc. of IEEE Sensors 2008, 317-320 (2008).

• M. S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio and V. Spagnolo “Analysis of the key parameters affecting the high temperature operation of THz quantum cascade lasers”, Proc. of the European Optical Society Topical Meeting on Terahertz Science and Technology, 949, 1-2 (2008).

• M. S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, J. Faist, G. Scalari, C. Walther, H. Beere and D. Ritchie 12“Hot electrons in THz quantum cascade lasers”, Proc. of the International Quantum Cascade Lasers School & Workshop, 33-35 (2008).

• L. Columbo, L. Gil, and J. Tredicce, "Could cavity solitons exist in bidirectional ring lasers?", Opt. Lett., Vol. 33, 995-997 (2008).

• L. Columbo and L. Gil, "Longitudinal multimode dynamics in a Fabry-Perot semiconductor microresonator ", Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6997, art. no. 699721 (2008).

2007

• L. Tricarico, R. Spina, D. Sorgente, A. Ancona, T. Sibillano, G. Basile, “Experimental analysis of AA5083 butt joints welded by CO2 laser” Key Engineering Materials Vol. 344 pp. 745-750 Trans Tech Publications (2007).

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, V. Berardi, E. Schingaro, G. Basile and P.M.Lugarà, “Optical detection of conduction/keyhole mode transition in laser welding” Journal of Materials Processing Technology Vol. 191 (1-3) pp. 364-367 (2007).

• A. Ancona, P.M. Lugarà, D. Sorgente and L. Tricarico, “Mechanical characterization of CO₂ laser beam butt welds of AA5083” Journal of Materials Processing Technology Vol. 191 (1-3) pp. 381-384 (2007).

• T. Sibillano, A. Ancona, V. Berardi, P. M. Lugarà, “Real-time monitoring of laser welding by correlation analysis: the case of AA5083” Optics and Lasers in Engineering Vol. 45 (10) pp. 1005-1009 (2007).

• J.Thomas, M.Heinrich, J.Burghoff, S.Nolte, A.Ancona, A.Tuennermann, “Femtosecond laser-written quasi-phase-matched waveguides in lithium niobate” Applied Physics Letters Vol. 91 (15), pp. 151108 (2007).

• S. Nolte, J. Burghoff, J. Thomas, A. Ancona, F. Dreisow, A. Tünnermann, “Femtosecond laser induced structural modifications in LiNbO3 for integrated optical applications” (invited paper) at the 26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007, Congress Proceedings, 29 November-1 October 2007, Orlando (USA).

• J.Thomas, J.Burghoff, A.Ancona, M.Heinrich, S.Nolte and A.Tünnermann, “Quasi-phase-matched frequency doubling in femtosecond laser-written waveguides in lithium niobate” in Bragg Gratings, Photosensitivity and Poling in Glass Waveguides/Nonlinear Photonics on CD-ROM (The Optical Society of America, Washington, DC, 2007), JMC3.

• C.Di Franco, N.Cioffi, N.Ditaranto, M.S.Vitiello, M.Sibilano, L.Torsi, G.Scamarcio, "Functionalized interfaces by plasma treatments on silicon and silicon dioxide substrates", Thin Solid Films, 515, 7195-7202 (2007).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• M.S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, V. Spagnolo, Q. Yang, C. Manz, W. Bronner, K. Köhler, and J. Wagner, “Electronic and Thermal Properties of Sb-based QCLs operating in the first atmospheric window”, SPIE - Vol. 6485. pp.68-78, (2007) - ISBN: 9780819465986

• M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, J.Alton, S.Barbieri, S.S.Dhillon, C.Sirtori, H.E.Beere and D.A.Ritchie, ”High performance THz quantum cascade laser with different optical waveguide configurations”, SPIE - Vol. 6479, pp.206-215 (2007) - ISBN: 9780819465924

• V.Spagnolo, M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, B.S.Williams, S.Kumar, Q.Hu and J.L.Reno, “Hot-phonon generation in THz quantum cascade lasers”, IOP Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 92, 012018 (2007), doi:10.1088/1742-6596/92/1/012018

• C.A.Evans, D.Indjin, Z.Ikonić, P.Harrison, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo and G. Scamarcio, “Thermal modeling of THz quantum cascade lasers”, Proceeding of the 9th International Conference on “Intersubband Transitions in Quantum wells”, P1-2 (2007) - ISBN: 978-0-85316-265-0,

• G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, T.Gresch and J. Faist, “Thermal and electronic analysis of GaInAs/AlInAs mid-IR QCLs”, Proceeding of the 9th International Conference on “Intersubband Transitions in Quantum wells”, T191-2 (2007) - ISBN: 978-0-85316-265-0

• M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio and V.Spagnolo,, “Demonstration of high wall plug efficiency THz QCLs: investigation of the optical, electronic and thermal performance”, Proceeding of the 9^th International Conference on “Intersubband Transitions in Quantum wells”, T181-2 (2007) - ISBN: 978-0-85316-265-0

• G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, C.Di Franco, C.Pflugl, W.Schrenk and G.Strasser, “Electronic and thermal properties of mid-IR QCLs”, SPIE Photonic West 2007, San Josè, USA 2007

• V.Spagnolo, A.Lops, M.S.Vitiello and G.Scamarcio, “Thermal properties of mid-infrared and THz Quantum Cascade Lasers”, SPIE Photonic West 2007, San Josè, USA 2007

• M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, V.Spagnolo, J. Alton, S. Barbieri, S. S. Dhillon, C. Sirtori, H. E. Beere, D. A. Ritchie, “High performance THz quantum cascade laser with different optical waveguide configurations”, SPIE Photonic West 2007, San Josè, USA 2007

• G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello and V.Spagnolo, “Nanoscale heat transfer effects in quantum cascade lasers”, 13th International Conference on Modulated Semiconductor structures (MSS-13), Genova, Italy (2007) .

• G.Scamarcio, M.S.Vitiello, V.Spagnolo, “Experimental Investigation of hot-carriers in Terahertz quantum cascade lasers”, 13th International Symposium on Ultrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors, Vilnius, Lituania (2007).

• M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio and V.Spagnolo, “Experimental measurement of the wall-plug efficiency in THz quantum cascade lasers”, International Conference on Laser and electro-optics CLEO 2007 (2007).

• V.Spagnolo, M.S.Vitiello, A.Lops, G.Scamarcio, “Improved thermal management of mid-IR quantum cascade lasers”, MIOMD 2007, Bad Hinsch (Austria) (2007).

• C.Jirauschek, G.Scarpa, P.Lugli, M.S.Vitiello, G.Scamarcio, “Comparative Analysis of THz Quantum Cascade Lasers”, CLEO/QELS 2007, Baltimore (USA).

• M. Brambilla, T. Maggipinto, I. M. Perrini, S. Barbay, R. Kuszelewicz “Modeling pattern formation and cavity solitons in quantum dot optical microresonators in absorbing and amplifying regimes”, CHAOS, 17, 037119-1-037119-12 (2007).

• C. Di Franco, N. Cioffi, N. Ditaranto, M.S. Vitiello, M. Sibilano, L. Torsi, G. Scamarcio, “Functionalized interfaces by plasma treatments on silicon and silicon dioxide substrates”, Thin Solid Films 515 (18) 7195–7202 (2007).

• W.J. Firth, L. Columbo, T. Maggipinto, “On homoclinic snaking in optical systems”, CHAOS, 17 ( 3), 037115 – 1 – 8, Sep. 2007.

• J. Heinrich, R. Langhans, M. S. Vitiello, G. Scamarcio, D. Indjin, P. Harrison, S. Hofling and A. Forchel “GaAs/AlGaAs quantum cascade lasers with different Aluminium content and heterogeneous cascades”, The Proceeding of the 9th International Conference on Intersubband Transitions in Quantum wells, Ambleside (UK), Settembre 2007.

• C. Jirauschek, G. Scarpa, P. Lugli, M. S. Vitiello and G. Scamarcio “Comparative Analysis of THz Quantum Cascade Lasers”, IEEE Proc. of CLEO 2007, 1429-30 (2007).

• C. Jirauschek, G. Scarpa, P. Lugli, M.S. Vitiello and G. Scamarcio, “Comparative analysis of resonant-phonon THz quantum cascade lasers”, J. Appl. Phys., Rapid Communications 101, 086109 1-3 (2007).

• T. Maggipinto, M. Brambilla, I.M. Perrini, S. Barbay, R. Kuszelewicz “Pattern formation in multistacked-quantum-dot-based microcavities: modelization and role of gain asymmetries in the alpha factor”, Photonics WEST 2007, San Jose, (USA), 20 – 25 Jan 2007.

• W. J. Firth, L. Columbo and T. Maggipinto, "On homoclinic snaking in optical systems", Chaos, Vol. 17, 037115 (2007).

• W. J. Firth, L. Columbo and A. J. Scroggie, "Proposed resolution of theory-experiment discrepancy in homoclinic snaking", Phys. Rev. Lett., Vol. 99, 104503 (2007).

• F.Prati and L. Columbo, "Long-wavelength instability in broad-area semiconductor lasers", Phys. Rev. A, Vol. 75, 053811 (2007).

• M. Brambilla, T. Maggipinto, L. Columbo, and I. M. Perrini, "Three-dimensional pattern formation in semiconductor microcavities", Proc. SPIE Vol. 6725, art. no. 67251S (2007).