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The light from any laser is not actually a single wavelength but a narrow band of wavelengths. The width of this band defines the laser linewidth. Various parameters affect the linewidth of a QCL device. The ability of a device to resolve two adjacent absorption lines is a direct function of the devices linewidth. CW lasers tend to have a narrower linewidth than pulsed systems..
