TR 11-12:30, 2-151
Prof. Rajeev Ram, 36-487, x4182
Prerequisite: 6.728, 6.012, 6.014
3-0-9
Introduction to the design of modern semiconductor lasers. Develops the general theory of laser operation as well as advanced topics such as high frequency modulation response, quantum noise and optical gain in semiconductor materials. Strong emphasis on the design of state-of-the-art lasers for applications in communications. Particular emphasis on the design of high speed lasers, single frequency lasers, and high power lasers. Topics: optical matrix methods, effective index method, rate equation formalism, Langevin equations, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, k.p formalism, carrier transport, amplitude and frequency modulation, nonlinear modulation dynamics, and experimental techniques for studying lasers.
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Created: Jun 31, 1998
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Modified: Jan 11, 1999|
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