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GaN-Based Laser Diodes

Towards Longer Wavelengths and Short Pulses

  • Significant contribution to expanding the spectral range of low-cost green laser diodes
  • Useful survey of the physics of GaN-based laser diodes
  • Nominated as an outstanding thesis by the Institute of Advanced Studies at Frankfurt University
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber
    Pages 1-4
  3. Basic Concepts

    • Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber
    Pages 5-19
  4. Thermal Properties

    • Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber
    Pages 21-28
  5. Semipolar Crystal Orientations for Green Laser Diodes

    • Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber
    Pages 37-54
  6. Dynamics of Charge Carriers and Photons

    • Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber
    Pages 55-66
  7. Short-Pulse Laser Diodes

    • Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber
    Pages 67-84
  8. Summary and Conclusions

    • Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber
    Pages 85-87
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 89-95

About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • , Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

    Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: GaN-Based Laser Diodes

  • Book Subtitle: Towards Longer Wavelengths and Short Pulses

  • Authors: Wolfgang G. Scheibenzuber

  • Series Title: Springer Theses

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-24538-1

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-24537-4Published: 05 January 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-43548-5Published: 22 February 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-24538-1Published: 03 January 2012

  • Series ISSN: 2190-5053

  • Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 98

  • Topics: Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices, Semiconductors

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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