Everything You Need To Know About Laser Diodes
The laser diode technology is similar to LED as semiconductors deliver coherent waves. These waves have the same frequency and motion on an infrared medium. And as they use p-n junctions to produce waves, they are also known as injection laser diodes. Now that we know what a Laser Diode is, let’s look at its various types. Types of Laser Diodes There are mainly four types of Laser Diodes, namely, Double Heterostructure Laser Diode: In this laser diode, a heterostructure is formed by placing layers of low bandgap material on either side of high bandgap layers, hence known as a double heterostructure laser diode. In this type, the heterostructure is stuffed between the p-type and the n-type. They are mainly used for optical amplification as they activate a particular area. Quantum Well Laser Diode: These diodes are responsible for improved efficiency. Let’s understand how. There is a thin layer of the quantum well in the middle of the diode, this layer conver...