Semiconductor Laser Fundamentals

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ISBN 9780824753733
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Features

  • Reviews essential aspects of electromagnetic theory, quantum theory, and semiconductor physics
  • Provides an in-depth understanding of semiconductor analysis, design, and characterization
  • Includes appendices that examine important theoretical topics and experimental techniques
  • Offers detailed explanations of mathematical formulae
  • Compiles useful rate equations for performance modeling of semiconductor lasers
  • Contains discussions of electron-photon interactions, stimulated emission, and light amplification in semiconductor quantum-well structures
  • Summary

    Ranging from fundamental theoretical concepts to advanced device technologies, this reference/text explores the engineering, characteristics, and performance of specific semiconductor lasers. It defines key principles in electromagnetics, optoelectronics, and laser implementation for novel applications in optical communications, storage, processing, measurement, and sensing. This text prepares students for advanced experimental and theoretical research in semiconductor laser technology and provides the only comprehensive, systematic, and concise description of semiconductor lasers available for an understanding of the physics and parameters of laser operation and function.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction, Fundamental Quantum Theory, Stimulated Emission in Semiconductor Lasers, Theory of Amplification, Passive Optical Characteristics of Performance, Rate Equation Resonators, Distributed Semiconductor Lasers, Semiconductor Laser Amplifiers, Appendix. Index.

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