Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Quantum Fluctuations in Semiconductor Lasers / Edition 1

by Edeltraud Gehrig, Ortwin Hess

Overview

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

ISBN-13:	9783642056383
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	12/08/2010
Series:	Springer Tracts in Modern Physics , #189
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table 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.