1. Introduction -- 2. Essential semiconductor physics -- 3. Laser fundamentals -- 4. Optical properties of semiconductor materials -- 5. The double heterostructure laser -- 6. Quantum well lasers -- 7. The vertical cavity surface emitting laser -- 8. Diode laser modelling -- 9. Lightwave technology and fibre communications -- 10. High power diode lasers -- 11. Blue lasers and quantum dots -- 12. Quantum cascade lasers.
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"Diode Lasers presents a complete introduction to the operating principles of diode lasers, and a comprehensive review of diode laser types and their applications." "The author's intuitive style, coupled with an extensive set of worked examples and sample problems, make this text the ideal introduction to diode lasers for undergraduate and graduate level students."--BOOK JACKET.