The lasers behind the communications revolution

This paper reviews the development of the semiconductor laser - a key component of optical communications. It discusses the tremendous advances in materials and reliability, describes the progress in laser structures, performance, and applications, and looks forward to the role of the laser in the n...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Bell Labs technical journal 2000, Vol.5 (1), p.150-167
Hauptverfasser:	Brinkman, William F., Koch, Thomas L., Lang, David V., Wilt, Daniel P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Electronics Exact sciences and technology Optoelectronic devices Semiconductor electronics. Microelectronics. Optoelectronics. Solid state devices Systems, networks and services of telecommunications Telecommunications Telecommunications and information theory Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments)
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Zusammenfassung:	This paper reviews the development of the semiconductor laser - a key component of optical communications. It discusses the tremendous advances in materials and reliability, describes the progress in laser structures, performance, and applications, and looks forward to the role of the laser in the next phase of the telecommunications revolution.
ISSN:	1089-7089 1538-7305
DOI:	10.1002/bltj.2212