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Semiconductor Lasers

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High Speed Optical Communications

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Abstract

In this chapter a brief introduction is presented of semiconductor lasers, from the principles of their operation to applications in communication systems. No thorough discussion of laser issues is intended here. Interested readers should refer to the references [1 -4].

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  1. Ericsson Telecommunicazioni, R&D, Italy

    R. Sabella

  2. Dipartimento di Elettronica, Universita di Roma, Rome, Italy

    P. Lugli

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Sabella, R., Lugli, P. (1999). Semiconductor Lasers. In: High Speed Optical Communications. Telecommunication Technology and Applications Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5275-8_1

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