Essential Semiconductor Laser Device Physics (Second Edition) (IOP ebooks) - Hardcover

Levi, A F J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750364130 ISBN 13: 9780750364133

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

This book describes the key aspects of semiconductor laser device physics and principles of laser operation. It is an accessible, convenient reference and essential knowledge that may be easily understood before exploring more sophisticated device concepts. The contents serve as an essential foundation for scientists and engineers about how semiconductor lasers work and the fundamentals determining their behavior without requiring highly specialized and detailed study.

New material in the second edition includes expanded and improved descriptions of basic concepts and practical applications. A chapter on quantum effects in small semiconductor lasers has been included, and appendices provide helpful supplemental material.

Key Features:

• A concise description of semiconductor laser device physics.

• Provides an overview of the principles of laser operations.

• Presents material in an accessible, simplified, and succinct manner.

• Revised, expanded, and improved to include quantum effects in small semiconductor lasers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750364130
• ISBN 13: 9780750364133
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 161