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Design and Realization of Novel GaAs Based Laser Concepts

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A short introduction on the history of laser development leading to first quantum dot lasers is given. Research goals of this work are motivated and key challenges are identified. Principal achievements are summarized and the outline of this thesis is presented.

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  1. Institut für Festkörperphysik, Sekretariat EW 5-2, Technische Universität Berlin, Hardenbergstr. 36, 10623, Berlin, Germany

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Germann, T.D. (2012). Introduction. In: Design and Realization of Novel GaAs Based Laser Concepts. Springer Theses. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34079-6_1

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