Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Quantum Fluctuations in Semiconductor Lasers

Modern advanced semiconductor lasers show complex spatio-temporal dynamics of the emitted optical fields. This book presents fundamental theories and simulations of the spatio-temporal dynamics and quantum fluctuations in semiconductor lasers. The dynamic interplay of light and matter is theoretically described by taking into account microscopic carrier dynamics, spatially dependent light-field propagation and the influence of spontaneous emission and noise. Microscopic simulations reveal the internal spatio-temporal dynamics of in-plane lasers, high-power amplifiers and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. The theory developed here provides the basis for the interpretation of measured emission properties and may serve as a predictive guideline for the design of advanced semiconductor lasers.

List of contents

Introduction.- Advanced Semiconductor Lasers.- Semiconductor Laser Theory.- Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of In-Plane Lasers.- Polarization Dynamics of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers.- Master-Oscillator Power-Amplifier Systems.- Conclusion.- References.- Subject Index.

Summary

Modern advanced semiconductor lasers show complex spatio-temporal dynamics of the emitted optical fields. This book presents fundamental theories and simulations of the spatio-temporal dynamics and quantum fluctuations in semiconductor lasers. The dynamic interplay of light and matter is theoretically described by taking into account microscopic carrier dynamics, spatially dependent light-field propagation and the influence of spontaneous emission and noise. Microscopic simulations reveal the internal spatio-temporal dynamics of in-plane lasers, high-power amplifiers and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. The theory developed here provides the basis for the interpretation of measured emission properties and may serve as a predictive guideline for the design of advanced semiconductor lasers.

Product details

• Authors: Edeltrau Gehrig, Edeltraud Gehrig, Ortwin Hess
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.10.2010
• EAN: 9783642056383
• ISBN: 978-3-642-05638-3
• No. of pages: 234
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 234 mm
• Weight: 382 g
• Illustrations: XIV, 234 p.
• Series: Springer Tracts in Modern Physics; Springer Tracts in Modern Physics; Springer Tracts in Modern Physics. Ergebnisse der exakten Naturwissenschaften
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Electricity, magnetism, optics; Laser, C, Lasers, Quantum Optics, Optical and Electronic Materials, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Physics and Astronomy, Optical physics, Electronic materials, Electronic devices & materials, Optical Materials, Photonics, Applied optics, Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices