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A russian translation of our book has appeared in 2003. Roland diehl published by springer berlin heidelberg isbn. Laser fundamentals i understanding lasers and fiberoptics. The amount of products that can be developed using this simple type of device continues to grow all the time. Rp photonics encyclopedia semiconductor lasers, laser diodes. Novel laser and ampli fier structures were developed, and others, for example, the. We started to develop high power pumping laser for fiber am plifier from the early 90s based on the technology devel oped for 1.
This chapter surveys the fundamentals of semiconductor lasers using a fabryperot ld as an example. Semiconductor laser fundamentals optical engineering kindle edition by suhara, toshiaki. Aug 28, 2014 this chapter surveys the fundamentals of semiconductor lasers using a fabryperot ld as an example. Semiconductor laser choas communication system supervised by dr. Since fall of 1993, when we completed the manuscript of our book semi conductorlaser physics w. Ranging from fundamental theoretical concepts to advanced device technologies, this referencetext explores the engineering, characteristics, and performance of specific semiconductor lasers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading semiconductor laser fundamentals optical engineering.
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Jan 08, 20 since fall of 1993, when we completed the manuscript of our book semi conductor laser physics w. The semiconductor laser is very small in size and appearance. A semiconductor laser diode consists of several parts. Laser fundamentals provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Laser stands for \light ampli cation by stimulated emission of radiation 7, 14. The optical and electronic properties of semiconductors, particularly semiconductor quantumwell systems, are analyzed in detail, covering a wide variety of nearinfrared systems with or without strain, as well as widegap materials such as the groupiii nitride compounds or the iivi materials. Fabrication and characterization of edgeemitting semiconductor lasers dr. They form the backbone of the optical telecommunications infrastructure. Springer series in optical sciences book 93 thanks for sharing. Scanned by artmisa using canon dr2580c flatbed option. In this chapter, we will setup laser rate equations using the fabryperot optical cavity as a model. Developed from the authors classroomtested material, semiconductor laser theory takes a semiclassical approach to teaching the principles, structure, and applications of semiconductor lasers. They consist of complex multilayer structures requiring nanometer scale accuracy and an elaborate design.
Semiconductor lasers or laser diodes play an important part in our everyday lives by providing cheap and compactsize lasers. This book covers the device physics of semiconductor lasers in five chapters. Semiconductor device fundamentals by robert f pierret. Their theoretical description is important not only from a fundamental point of view, but also in order to generate new and improved designs. Semiconductor laser diodes can be used for many applications. Designed for graduate students in physics, electrical engineering, and materials science, the text cover. Laser fundamentals, published in 2004, provides an introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design. Leisher the semiconductor laser was invented in 1962, and has recently become ubiquitous in modern life. Part one introduces the fundamentals of semiconductor lasers, beginning with key principles before going on to discuss photonic crystal lasers, high power semiconductor lasers and laser beams, and the use of semiconductor lasers in ultrafast. Physics of semiconductor devices, third edition offers engineers, research scientists, faculty, and. It defines key principles in electromagnetics, optoelectronics, and laser implementation for novel applications in optical communications, storage, processing. Semiconductor laser fundamentals optical engineering 1. Lecture 1 introduction to semiconductors and semiconductor.
The book is also ideal for students in an undergraduate course on lasers and light sources. The book should serve well as a text for a single course in laser technology or two courses where a laboratory component is present. A complete, thoroughly updated, fullcolor second edition now in a new fullcolor edition, fundamentals of photonics, second edition is a selfcontained and uptodate introductorylevel textbook that thoroughly surveys this rapidly expanding area of engineering and applied physics. Part one introduces the fundamentals of semiconductor lasers, beginning with key principles before going on to discuss photonic crystal.
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