We investigate quantum cascade lasers emitting in the THz range based on a new, planarized waveguide platform. We measure temporal intensity profile by means of Shifted Wave Interference Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (SWIFTs) of both Fabry-Pérot and ring resonators. We observe a variety of phemomena varying the amount of microwave injected in the laser cavities. In Fabry-Pèrot devices we observe transition from FM comb behaviour to AM with pulses formation as short as 4.4 ps. Additionally, we measure with SWIFTS fundamental as well as harmonic comb states under RF injection. In the case of the ring lasers, we fabricate devices displaying spectrally dependent dispersion. We observe hysterical behaviour of the lasing spectra as a function of the RF power. In the case of very weak RF injection, we observe pulses and spectral envelopes well fitted by a sech^2 profile corresponding to anomalous dispersion region, hinting at the presence of solitons.
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