This book concerns one of the most important developments of the last years in laser physcis, vertical cavity surface emitting lasers. They have a high potential for useful applications, ijn fact. vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are one of the most promising new developments in laser physics. The basics, theory, design, fabrication and operation of such lasers are explained in detail. this book is the first of its kind to provide readers with a comprehensive account of the latest technological developments in VCSEL devices. In fact, all the chapters are written by pioneers and key experts who have exclusive access to the most up-to-date innovations in their respective fields. Thus, readers not only learn of the crucial aspects of VCSEL devices, including simulations and experiments, but also the underlying theory.

The most comprehensive book on VCSELs. Contains chapters contributed by various leading VCSEL experts.

Klappentext
Vertival-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are one of the most promising new developments in laser physics. Covering such a wide range of topics such as operation principles, design considerations and performance measurements, this book is the first of its kind in that it provides readers with a comprehensive account of the latest technological developments in VCSEL devices. In fact, all the chapters were written by pioneers and key experts who have exclusive access to the most up-to-date innovations in the respective fields. The readers will be exposed to all the crucial aspects of VCSEL devices. Theories and simulations as well as experiments are discussed in the book.

Inhalt
1 Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser: Introduction and Review.- 2 Physics of the Gain Medium in Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Semiconductor Lasers.- 3 Operating Principles of VCSELs.- 4 Band Engineering of the Polarization and Gain Properties in VCSELs.- 5 Three-Dimensional Simulation of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Semiconductor Lasers.- 6 Modeling the Dynamics of VCSELs.- 7 Low-Power Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers and Microcavity Light-Emitting Diodes Based on Apertured-Microcavities.- 8 Cavity and Mirror Design for Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers.- 9 1.3 and 1.55 ?m Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers.- 10 Application of VCSELs to Radiation-Tolerant Optical Data Links.- 11 Progress in Blue and Near-Ultraviolet Vertical-Cavity Emitters: A Status Report.- 12 Long-Wavelength InP-Based VCSELs.