The lasers behind the communications revolution

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 14 Aug 2002 English Publisher:Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Journal:Bell Labs Technical Journal, volume 5, pages 150-167 (issn: 1089-7089,

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Authors: William F. Brinkman; Thomas L. Koch; David V. Lang; Daniel P. Wilt;

doi: 10.1002/bltj.2212

The lasers behind the communications revolution

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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.

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