Intersubband Transitions in Quantum Structures

This volume provides a comprehensive review of the basic physics and applications of optoelectronic devices based on intersubband transitions in semiconductor quantum structures. Written by a team of world-class experts, this landmark guide describes both the fundamentals of operation of intersubband devices and the more recent and important developments in this exciting area of semiconductor nanotechnology. Topics covered include: High-performance and high-speed mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers Terahertz semiconductor lasers Quantum well infrared photodetectors Physics and applications of intersubband transitions in quantum dots Nonlinear optics with intersubband transitions Intersubband absorption and emission in silicon-based quantum structures Ultrafast intersubband all-optical switching at telecommunication wavelengths This book will be useful to scientists and engineers engaged in research and development work on intersubband devices, as well as graduate students interested in the fields of semiconductor quantum structures and optoelectronic devices.Paiella, Roberto is the author of 'Intersubband Transitions in Quantum Structures ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071457927 and ISBN 0071457925.