Laser Diode Microsystems / Edition 1

by Hans Zappe

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642073335
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	09/30/2011
Series:	Microtechnology and MEMS
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
Pages:	334
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

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.