Semiconductor Laser Photonics

This text provides detailed coverage of the physical processes underpinning semiconductor devices, and their applications in photonics.

Mauro Nisoli (Author)

9781009098748, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 24 November 2022

350 pages
26.2 x 18.4 x 2.2 cm, 0.78 kg

'This is a comprehensive book dealing with the physical properties and lasing characteristics of most widely used semiconductor lasers. The author's approach is often theoretical, however, detailed discussion of the practical and applied aspects of semiconductor lasers and plenty of numerical exercises provide for a well-balanced description. It should be highly recommended for advanced courses on the topic or as a reference for researchers.' Orazio Svelto, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Politecnico di Milano

This modern text provides detailed coverage of the important physical processes underpinning semiconductor devices. Advanced analysis of the optical properties of semiconductors without the requirement of complex mathematical formalism allows clear physical interpretation of all obtained results. The book describes fundamental aspects of solid-state physics and the quantum mechanics of electron-photon interactions, in addition to discussing in detail the photonic properties of bulk and quantum well semiconductors. The final six chapters focus on the physical properties of several widely-used photonic devices, including distributed feedback lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, quantum dot lasers, and quantum cascade lasers. This book is ideal for graduate students in physics and electrical engineering and a useful reference for optical scientists.

Preface
1. Band structure of semiconductors
2. Electrons in semiconductors
3. Basic concepts of quantum mechanics
4. Electron-photon interaction
5. Optical properties of semiconductors
6. Quantum wells
7. Light emitting diodes
8. Semiconductor lasers
9. Quantum dot lasers
10. Distributed feedback lasers
11. Vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers
12. Quantum cascade lasers
References
Appendix
Index.

Subject Areas: Laser technology & holography [TTBL], Semi-conductors & super-conductors [TJFD5], Electrical engineering [THR], Optical physics [PHJ]