Download or read book Fundamentals of Semiconductor Lasers written by Takahiro Numai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-01-08 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The detailed and comprehensive presentation is unique in that it encourages the reader to consider different semiconductor lasers from different angles. Emphasis is placed on recognizing common concepts such operating principles and structure, and solving problems based on individual situations. The treatment is enhanced by an historical account of advances in semiconductor lasers over the years, discussing both those ideas that have persisted over the years and those that have faded out.