Laser Diode Microsystems

Laser Diode Microsystems provides the reader with the basic knowledge and understanding required for using semiconductor laser diodes in optical microsystems and micro-optical electromechanic systems. This tutorial addresses the fundamentals of semiconductor laser operation and design, coupled with an overview of the types of laser diodes suitable for use in Microsystems, along with their distinguishing characteristics. Emphasis is placed on laser diode characterization and measurement as well as the assembly techniques and optical accessories required for incorporation of semiconductor lasers into complex microsystems. Equipped with typical results and calculation examples, this hand-on text helps readers to develop a feel for how to choose a laser diode, characterize it and incorporate it into a microsystem.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction.- 2 Basic Laser Physics.- 3 Semiconductors for Lasers.- 4 Laser Diode Structures.- 5 Laser Diode Characterization.- 6 Micro-Optical Components.- 7 Integration and Assembly.- References.

Zusammenfassung

Laser Diode Microsystems provides the reader with the basic knowledge and understanding required for using semiconductor laser diodes in optical microsystems and micro-optical electromechanic systems. This tutorial addresses the fundamentals of semiconductor laser operation and design, coupled with an overview of the types of laser diodes suitable for use in Microsystems, along with their distinguishing characteristics. Emphasis is placed on laser diode characterization and measurement as well as the assembly techniques and optical accessories required for incorporation of semiconductor lasers into complex microsystems. Equipped with typical results and calculation examples, this hand-on text helps readers to develop a feel for how to choose a laser diode, characterize it and incorporate it into a microsystem.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Hans Zappe
• Verlag: Springer, Berlin
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 11.10.2010
• EAN: 9783642073335
• ISBN: 978-3-642-07333-5
• Seiten: 334
• Abmessung: 155 mm x 236 mm x 18 mm
• Gewicht: 550 g
• Illustration: XXI, 334 p. 169 illus.
• Serien: Microtechnology and MEMS; Microtechnology and MEMS
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Technik > Maschinenbau, Fertigungstechnik; Laser, C, engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary, Humanities and Social Sciences, Chemistry and Materials Science, Interdisciplinary studies, Lasers, Optical and Electronic Materials, Nanotechnology, Optical physics, Electronic materials, Optical Materials, Electronics, Microelectronics, Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation, Photonics, Applied optics, Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices, Engineering: general, Engineering, general, Technology and Engineering, Electronics engineering