The semiconductor laser diode has played a central role ... each capable of emitting several hundred milliwatts of red or infrared light. These arrays can be integrated into a single package ...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and applications of semiconductor diode laser arrays. All of the major types of arrays are discussed in detail, including ...

To read this data, the written bits are illuminated with a red laser diode that induces fluorescence from the written bits, which is collected by a photomultiplier tube or a photodiode array.

Short-wavelength laser diode technology has become increasingly versatile as it has matured. Mass-produced milliwatt lasers sell for a few dollars each in large quantities. Monolithic arrays can ...

FLC is engaged in distribution of FP, DFB and DBR laser diodes, laser diode arrays, VCSELs, QCLs, incorporating them into laser diode modules free-space and fiber-coupled. Mid-IR LED, superluminescent ...

Both were demonstrated in 1962 in the same material, gallium arsenide, and the LED was almost overlooked in the race to make the first semiconductor laser. The simplest diode lasers are structurally ...