Scheibenzuber GaN-Based Laser Diodes

Towards Longer Wavelengths and Short Pulses
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-642-24538-1
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 98 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Springer Theses

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Scheibenzuber, Wolfgang G.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.