Beschreibung:
This text takes a semiclassical approach to teaching the principles, structure, and applications of semiconductor lasers. The first half presents basic concepts, such as semiconductor physics, p-n junction theory, alloys, heterostructures, quantum nanostructures, k.p theory, waveguides, resonators, filters, and optical processes. The remainder of the book describes various lasers, including double heterostructure, quantum wire, quantum dot, quantum cascade, vertical-cavity surface-emitting, single-mode and tunable, nitride, group IV, and transistor lasers.
Introduction to Semiconductor Lasers. Basic Theory. Heterojunctions and Quantum Structures. Band Structures. Waveguides and Resonators. Optical Processes. Models for DH Lasers. Quantum Well Lasers. Quantum Dots. Quantum Cascade Lasers. Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser. Single-Mode and Tunable Lasers. Nitride Lasers. Group IV Lasers. Transistor Lasers. Appendices.