"This volume provides a very readable account of the theory and practical implementation of recent advances in laser diode technology with emphasis on those incorporating quantum confined structures such as quantum wells and quantum dots. Students in the final year of an undergraduate course and those reading for a PhD in any aspect of laser physics, optoelectronics or semiconductor device physics and engineering will find here an invaluable source of up- to-date information on this important field replete with exercises and detailed references to the literature." --
Colin Webb MBE FRS, University of Oxford, UK"This book is a clear, complete and wonderfully written text on quantum confined semiconductor lasers, authored by one of our senior and most respected colleagues. It will likely be your sole and primary reference for years to come." --
James Coleman, University of Texas at Dallas, USA"This is without doubt the most comprehensive publication on semiconductor lasers. It fulfils the role of being an excellent text book for students and a superb reference book that every laser physicist will want on their shelves." --
Gareth Parry, Imperial College, London, UK"Peter Blood's masterful account of semiconductor lasers is a very worthy addition to the Oxford Masters Series. The text captures the comprehensive knowledge of the author, and its particular focus on quantum confinement gives it a highly modern perspective." --
Mark Fox, University of Sheffield, UK"This book is warmly welcomed as the first textbook devoted to quantum confined laser devices. Its author is a highly respected researcher who is also strongly committed to teaching. Now a wide audience can profit from the experience and expertise that Peter Blood has gained in researching and teaching semiconductor laser physics." --
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