GaN-Based Laser Diodes (eBook)

Towards Longer Wavelengths and Short Pulses

Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber (Autor)

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2012 | 2012
XIV, 98 Seiten
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-24538-1 (ISBN)

Infos

The emergence of highly efficient short-wavelength laser diodes based on the III-V compound semiconductor GaN has not only enabled high-density optical data storage, but is also expected to revolutionize display applications. Moreover, a variety of scientific applications in biophotonics, materials research and quantum optics can benefit from these versatile and cost-efficient laser light sources in the near-UV to green spectral range. This thesis describes the device physics of GaN-based laser diodes, together with recent efforts to achieve longer emission wavelengths and short-pulse emission. Experimental and theoretical approaches are employed to address the individual device properties and optimize the laser diodes toward the requirements of specific applications.

Inhalt

Basic Concepts.- Thermal Properties.- Light Propagation and Amplification in Laser Diodes from Violet to Green.- Semipolar Crystal Orientations for Green Laser Diodes.- Dynamics of Charge Carriers and Photons.- Short-Pulse Laser Diodes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.1.2012
• Reihe/Serie: Springer Theses
• Reihe/Serie: Springer Theses
• Zusatzinfo: XIV, 98 p.
• Verlagsort: Berlin
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Optik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Schlagworte: Green Laser Diode • Optical Gain in Laser Diodes • Picosecond Laser • Self-Pulsation • Semipolar GaN
• ISBN-10: 3-642-24538-2 / 3642245382
• ISBN-13: 978-3-642-24538-1 / 9783642245381