Modern advanced semiconductor lasers show complex spatio-temporal dynamics of the emitted optical fields. This book presents fundamental theories and simulations of the spatio-temporal dynamics and quantum fluctuations in semiconductor lasers. The dynamic interplay of light and matter is theoretically described by taking into account microscopic carrier dynamics, spatially dependent light-field propagation and the influence of spontaneous emission and noise. Microscopic simulations reveal the internal spatio-temporal dynamics of in-plane lasers, high-power amplifiers and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. The theory developed here provides the basis for the interpretation of measured emission properties and may serve as a predictive guideline for the design of advanced semiconductor lasers.

In-depth theoretical treatment and simulation of in-plane lasers, high-power amplifiers, VCSE Lasers Predictive guideline for the design of advanced semiconductor lasers Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Introduction.- Advanced Semiconductor Lasers.- Semiconductor Laser Theory.- Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of In-Plane Lasers.- Polarization Dynamics of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers.- Master-Oscillator Power-Amplifier Systems.- Conclusion.- References.- Subject Index.