Semiconductor lasers

Eli Kapon0123976308, 9780123976307, 0123976316, 9780123976314

This book covers the device physics of semiconductor lasers in five chapters written by recognized experts in this field. The volume begins by introducing the basic mechanisms of optical gain in semiconductors and the role of quantum confinement in modern quantum well diode lasers. Subsequent chapters treat the effects of built-in strain, one of the important recent advances in the technology of these lasers, and the physical mechanisms underlying the dynamics and high speed modulation of these devices. The book concludes with chapters addressing the control of photon states in squeezed-light and microcavity structures, and electron states in low dimensional quantum wire and quantum dot lasers. The book offers useful information for both readers unfamiliar with semiconductor lasers, through the introductory parts of each chapter, as well as a state-of-the-art discussion of some of the most advanced semiconductor laser structures, intended for readers engaged in research in this field. This book may also serve as an introduction for the companion volume, Semiconductor Lasers II: Materials and Structures , which presents further details on the different material systems and laser structures used for achieving specific diode laser performance features. * Introduces the reader to the basics of semiconductor lasers * Covers the fundamentals of lasing in semiconductors, including quantum confined and microcavity structures * Beneficial to readers interested in the more general aspects of semiconductor physics and optoelectronic devices, such as quantum confined heterostructures and integrated optics * Each chapter contains a thorough introduction to the topic geared toward the non-expert, followed by an in-depth discussion of current technology and future trends * Useful for professionals engaged in research and development * Contains numerous schematic and data-containing illustrations

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Table of contents :
Front Cover……Page 1
Semiconductor Lasers I……Page 4
Copyright Page……Page 5
Contents……Page 6
Preface……Page 10
1.1 Introduction……Page 14
1.2 Carriers and photons in semiconductor structures……Page 21
1.3 Basics of quantum well lasers……Page 34
1.4 State filling in quantum well lasers……Page 57
1.5 Reduction of state filling in QW lasers……Page 80
1.6 Some performance characteristics of QW lasers……Page 97
1.7 Conclusion and outlook……Page 121
References……Page 122
2.1 Introduction……Page 136
2.2 Strained layer structures……Page 140
2.3 Electronic structure and gain……Page 144
2.4 Visible lasers……Page 160
2.5 Long-wavelength lasers……Page 165
2.6 Linewidth, chirp, and high-speed modulation……Page 180
2.7 Strained laser amplifiers……Page 182
2.8 Conclusions……Page 183
References……Page 184
3.1 Introduction……Page 190
3.2 Laser dynamics……Page 192
3.3 High-speed laser design……Page 215
3.4 Large-signal modulation……Page 275
3.5 Conclusions and outlook……Page 291
References……Page 293
4.1 Introduction……Page 304
4.2 Principles of QWR and QD lasers……Page 307
4.3 Quantum wire lasers……Page 320
4.4 Quantum dot lasers……Page 352
4.5 Conclusions and outlook……Page 365
References……Page 366
5.1 Introduction……Page 374
5.2 Squeezing in semiconductor lasers……Page 375
5.3 Controlled spontaneous emission in semiconductor lasers……Page 427
References……Page 450
Index……Page 456