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Introduction to Semiconductor Lasers for Optical Communications

An Applied Approach

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  • Provides a multi-faceted approach to explaining the theories behind semiconductor lasers, utilizing mathematical examples, illustrations and written theoretical presentations
  • Offers a balance of relevant optoelectronic topics, with specific attention given to distributed feedback lasers, growth techniques and waveguide cavity design
  • Provides a summary of every chapter, worked examples, and problems for readers to solve
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. The Basics of Lasers

    • David J. Klotzkin
    Pages 11-29
  3. Semiconductors as Laser Material 1: Fundamentals

    • David J. Klotzkin
    Pages 31-52
  4. Semiconductor Laser Operation

    • David J. Klotzkin
    Pages 81-107
  5. Electrical Characteristics of Semiconductor Lasers

    • David J. Klotzkin
    Pages 109-145
  6. The Optical Cavity

    • David J. Klotzkin
    Pages 147-177
  7. Laser Modulation

    • David J. Klotzkin
    Pages 179-209
  8. Distributed Feedback Lasers

    • David J Klotzkin
    Pages 211-246
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 281-285

About this book

This textbook provides a thorough and accessible treatment of semiconductor lasers from a design and engineering perspective. It includes both the physics of devices as well as the engineering, designing and testing of practical lasers. The material is presented clearly with many examples provided. Readers of the book will come to understand the finer aspects of the theory, design, fabrication and test of these devices and have an excellent background for further study of optoelectronics.

This book also:

Provides a multi-faceted approach to explaining the theories behind semiconductor lasers, utilizing mathematical examples, illustrations and written theoretical presentations

Offers a balance of relevant optoelectronic topics, with specific attention given to distributed feedback lasers, growth techniques and waveguide cavity design

Provides a summary of every chapter, worked examples, and problems for readers to solve

Incorporates and explains recent breakthroughs in laser design

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, USA

    David J. Klotzkin

About the author

David J. Klotzkin is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Binghamton University.

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eBook USD 64.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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