Introduction to Semiconductor Lasers for Optical Communications (2^nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2020) An Applied Approach

Introduction: The Basics of Optical Communications.- The Basics of Lasers.- Semiconductors as Laser Material 1: Fundamentals.- Semiconductors as Laser Materials 2: Density of States, Quantum Wells and Gain.- Semiconductor Laser Operation.- Electrical Characteristics of Semiconductor Lasers.- The Optical Cavity.- Laser Modulation.- Distributed Feedback Lasers.- Assorted Miscellany: Dispersion, Fabrication, and Reliability.- Laser Communication Systems I: Amplitude Modulated Systems.- Coherent Communication Systems.

David J. Klotzkin is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Binghamton University.

Provides a multi-faceted approach to explaining the theories behind semiconductor lasers, utilizing mathematical examples, illustrations and written theoretical presentations Offers a balance of relevant optoelectronic topics, with specific attention given to distributed feedback lasers, growth techniques and waveguide cavity design Presents modern optical communication formats such as pulse amplitude modulation, phase shift keying and quadrature amplitude modulation Connects laser and transmitter characteristics with system requirements Provides a summary of every chapter, worked examples, and problems for readers to solve