Zappe H. Laser Diode Microsystems

Springer, 2004. — XXI, 334 p. — ISBN: 978-3-642-07333-5.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.Laser Diodes: A Very Brief History.
Laser Diodes in Microsystems.
Thematic Outline.Basic Laser Physics.
The Hand waving Laser.
Wave Properties of Light.
Quantum Properties of Light.
Optical Amplification.
Optical Resonant Cavities.
Laser Oscillation.Semiconductors for Lasers.
Electrical Properties.
Optical Properties.
Semiconductor Laser Materials.
Waveguides.Laser Diode Structures.
Light-Emitting Diodes.
Broad-Area Lasers.
Fabry-Perot Stripe Lasers.
Distributed Feedback Lasers.
Vertical Cavity Lasers.
Quantum Cascade Lasers.Laser Diode Characterization.
Measurement Setup.
The PI Characteristic.
Spectral Measurements.
Advanced Characterization.
Temperature Effects.
Intensity Profiles.
Typical Characteristics.Micro-Optical Components.
Refractive Microlenses.
Diffractive Optics.
Optical Fibers.
Photodetectors.
Modulators.Integration and Assembly.
Laser Diode Integration Issues.
Hybrid Technologies.
Monolithic Integration.References.
Index.