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An introduction to the physics, design, and fabrication of semiconductor-diode lasers is presented with emphasis on high-power operation. Beginning with a general section about fundamental aspects and elementary physics of these optoelectronic devices, topics like optical gain, quantum-well structures, optical resonators, mirror coatings, optical waveguides, mode patterns, beam profiles, laser rate equations, device properties, high-power design, epitaxy, and process technology are discussed in more detail.
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Unger, P. (2000). Introduction to Power Diode Lasers. In: Diehl, R. (eds) High-Power Diode Lasers. Topics in Applied Physics, vol 78. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-47852-3_1
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