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, E. Gehring, O. Hess, Ortwin Hess
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.10.2003
• EAN: 9783540007418
• ISBN: 978-3-540-00741-8
• No. of pages: 234
• Weight: 582 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, B, 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