Despite the long history of the semiconductor laser, it remains a subject of active research. New scientific tasks require better performance and novel functionalities of light sources, while new achievements in semiconductor lasers expand the area of their possible applications. For these reasons,
Semiconductor Laser Fundamentals (Optical Science and Engineering)
โ Scribed by Toshiaki Suhara
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 306
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
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.
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