Semiconductor Lasers and Heterojunction LEDs

Kressel, Henry ; Butler, J. K.

ISBN 10: 0124262503 / ISBN 13: 9780124262508

Published by Academic Press, Inc. (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers), Orlando, San Diego, New York, Austin, London, ., 1977

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Later Printing. xiii, 608 pages. 8vo. Publisher's red cloth. A nice clean copy of this title. No dj. Clean internally, binding sound. Boards. "After more than a decade of research, the semiconductor laser has emerged as an important component in optoelectronic systems. Perhaps the most important emerging application is in the field of optical communication using fibers. Parallel advances in laser diodes and LEDs, as well as fibers, promise to make optical systems viable and cost-effective communication channels. The purpose of this book is to present an introduction to the subject . Wherever possible we emphasize basic principles in order to provide a usefull framework for understanding ongoing trends in device development . " (preface).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Semiconductor Lasers and Heterojunction LEDs
• Publisher: Academic Press, Inc. (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers), Orlando, San Diego, New York, Austin, London, .
• Publication Date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0124262503
• ISBN 13: 9780124262508
• Binding: Boards
• Edition: Later Printing.
• Condition: Near Fine
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Synopsis

Semiconductor Lasers and Heterojunction LEDs presents an introduction to the subject of semiconductor lasers and heterojunction LEDs. The book reviews relevant basic solid-state and electromagnetic principles; the relevant concepts in solid state physics; and the p-n junctions and heterojunctions. The text also describes stimulated emission and gain; the relevant concepts in electromagnetic field theory; and the modes in laser structures. The relation between electrical and optical properties of laser diodes; epitaxial technology; binary III-V compounds; and diode fabrication are also considered. The book further tackles the heterojunction devices of alloys other than GaAs-AlAs; the devices for special applications; distributed-feedback lasers; and the transient effects in laser diodes. Students taking courses in semiconductor lasers and heterojunction LEDs will find the book useful.