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Process Technology for Semiconductor Lasers

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In this chapter we will outline the theory of semiconductor laser devices, and summarize the associated fabrication technology and their importance in opto-electronics. A brief history of semiconductor lasers will be given along with a description of current applications.

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Iga, K., Kinoshita, S. (1996). Introduction. In: Process Technology for Semiconductor Lasers. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 30. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79576-3_1

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