Description
This book shows you the principles of operation, device structure, noise properties, and a wide range of possible application systems of semiconductor lasers, and describes methods for improving theory coherence. You'll also find coverage of the latest topics in quantum optics, atomic physics, and photonic systems. This text is supported by 300 equations and 169 illustrations.
Table Of Contents
Introduction. Structure and Oscillation Mechanisms. Optical Frequency Discriminators, Detections, and Modulations. FM Noise Reduction and Improvement of Frequency Accuracy. Optical Phase Locking and Frequency Sweep. Applications of Highly Coherenct Semiconductor Lasers. Toward the Future. Conclusion. Appendixes.