Picosecond Optoelectronic Devices

Picosecond Optoelectronic Devices reviews the major developments in the field of picosecond optoelectronics. This book discusses the picosecond pulse generation with semiconductor diode lasers; gigabit optical pulse generation in integrated lasers and applications; and picosecond photoconductors. The picosecond optoelectronic devices based on optically injected electron-hole plasma; pulse forming with optoelectronic switches; and high-power picosecond switching in bulk semiconductors are also elaborated. This text likewise discusses the sub-picosecond electrical sampling and applications; InP optoelectronic switches; and picosecond chronography. Other topics include the picosecond optical control of transferred-electron devices; optoelectronic switch for pulsed power; and responses of TEDs to picosecond optical pulses. This publication is a good source for electrical engineers and researchers conducting work on picosecond optoelectronics.

Table of Contents:
Contributors Preface 1. Introduction: A Historical Overview I. Introduction II. Historical Developments III. Current Trends and Future Prospects IV. Organization of the Book References 2. Picosecond Pulse Generation with Semiconductor Diode Lasers I. Introduction II. General Background III. Methods of Generation IV. Concluding Remarks References 3. Gigabit Optical Pulse Generation in Integrated Lasers and Applications I. Introduction II. Gigabit-Rate External Modulation of CW Single-Frequency Lasers III. Spectral Control of Directly Modulated Semiconductor Lasers through Injection Locking IV. Generation of Single-Frequency, Picosecond Optical Pulses Using Semiconductor Lasers V. Dynamic Single-Frequency Semiconductor Lasers VI. Summary References 4. Picosecond Photoconductors: Physical Properties and Applications I. Introduction II. Picosecond Photoconductivity III. Electronic and Optical Properties of Picosecond Photoconductors IV. Applications to Materials Studies and Devices V. Discussion References 5. Picosecond Optoelectronic Devices Based on Optically Injected Electron—Hole Plasma I. Introduction II. General Background III. Conductive-Mode Devices IV. Dielectric-Mode Devices V. Prospects References 6. Pulse Forming with Optoelectronic Switches I. Introduction II. Theory of Optoelectronic Switching III. Two-Gap Switches Using Pulse-Forming Networks IV. Dispersion of Pulses Propagating Along a Microstrip Line References 7. High-Power Picosecond Switching in Bulk Semiconductors I. Introduction II. High-Power Photoconductive Switching III. Applications of High-Power Switching IV. Conclusion References 8. Subpicosecond Electrical Sampling and Applications I. Introduction II. The Traveling-Wave Electro-Optic Sampler III. Electrodeless Electro-Optic Sampling IV. Applications of the Electro-Optic Sampler V. Conclusion References 9. InP Optoelectronic Switches I. Introduction II. Principles of Operation III. Switch Technology IV. Switch Characteristics V. Applications VI. InGaAs/InP Photoconductors VII. GaAs:Cr Optoelectronic Switches VIII. Summary References 10. Picosecond Chronography I. Introduction II. Laser System III. Picosecond Spectroscopy in Flames IV. Summary References 11. Picosecond Optical Control of Transferred-Electron Devices I. Introduction II. Responses of TEDs to Picosecond Optical Pulses III. Conclusion References 12. Optoelectronic Switch for Pulsed Power I. Introduction II. Device Analysis III. Material Requirements IV. Experimental Results V. Conclusions References Index