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2009 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel

4. Semiconductor Lasers

verfasst von : Mohammad Azadeh

Erschienen in: Fiber Optics Engineering

Verlag: Springer US

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Abstract

In this chapter we discuss the basic principles of operation of semiconductor lasers. These devices are by far the most common optical source in fiber optic communication. Properties such as high-speed modulation capability, high efficiency, wavelengths in the infrared communication band, small size, and high reliability make these devices an indispensable part of fiber optic links. This chapter starts with the theory of light amplifiers and oscillators. Next we discuss optical amplification in semiconductors, which is the basis of semiconductor lasers. We will also introduce the rate equations, which are an essential tool in understanding the behavior of semiconductor lasers. Next we will study various properties of these lasers, both in frequency and in time domains. Finally, we will review some of the practical semiconductor devices in use.

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Fußnoten
1
This assumption is valid as long as the power is low enough for amplifier not to saturate.
 
2
Normally, we express power quantities by P. However, because in rate equations P is usually reserved for photon density, here we use L for output power. This choice is also consistent with the standard notation of denoting the current–light characteristic of the laser as LI curve.
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Semiconductor Lasers
verfasst von
Mohammad Azadeh
Copyright-Jahr
2009
Verlag
Springer US
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0304-4_4

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