Qing Gu, Yeshaiahu FainmanCambridge University PressEdition: Illustrated, 2/16/2017EAN 9781107110489, ISBN10: 1107110483Hardcover, 332 pages, 25.4 x 18 x 18 cmLanguage: EnglishThis unique resource explains the fundamental physics of semiconductor nanolasers, and provides detailed insights into their design, fabrication, characterization, and applications. Topics covered range from the theoretical treatment of the underlying physics of nanoscale phenomena, such as temperature dependent quantum effects and active medium selection, to practical design aspects, including the multi-physics cavity design that extends beyond pure electromagnetic consideration, thermal management and performance optimization, and nanoscale device fabrication and characterization techniques. The authors also discuss technological applications of semiconductor nanolasers in areas such as photonic integrated circuits and sensing. Providing a comprehensive overview of the field, detailed design and analysis procedures, a thorough investigation of important applications, and insights into future trends, this is essential reading for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in optoelectronics, applied photonics, physics, nanotechnology, and materials science.1. Introduction2. Photonic mode metal-dielectric-metal based nanolasers3. Purcell effect and the evaluation of Purcell and spontaneous emission factors4. Plasmonic mode metal-dielectric-metal based nanolasers5. Antenna-inspired nano-patch lasers6. Active medium for semiconductor nanolasersMQW vs. bulk gain7. Electrically pumped nanolasers8. Multi-physics design for nanolasers9. Cavity-free nanolaser10. Beyond nanolasersinversionless exciton-polariton microlaser11. Application of nanolasersphotonic integrated circuits and other applications.
