Semiconductor-laser fundamentals : physics of the gain materials

Author(s)

• Chow, W. W. (Weng W.)
• Koch, S. W. (Stephan W.)

Bibliographic Information

Semiconductor-laser fundamentals : physics of the gain materials

W.W. Chow, S.W. Koch

Springer, c1999

• : hardcover

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-240) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This in-depth title discusses the underlying physics and operational principles of semiconductor lasers. It analyzes the optical and electronic properties of the semiconductor medium in detail, including quantum confinement and gain-engineering effects. The text also includes recent developments in blue-emitting semiconductor lasers.

Table of Contents

1. Basic Concepts.- 2. Free-Carrier Theory.- 3. Coulomb Effects.- 4. Correlation Effects.- 5. Bulk Band Structures.- 6. Quantum Wells.- 7. Applications.- References.

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Details

• NCID: BA42872507
• ISBN:
  • 3540641661
• LCCN: 99011674
• Country Code: gw
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Berlin ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: x, 245 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QC689.55.S45
  • DC21 : 621.36/6
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Semiconductor lasers