Practice Laser Diodes (4.4.2) - Device Physics of Compound Semiconductors
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Laser Diodes

Practice - Laser Diodes

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Question 1 Easy

What is a laser diode?

💡 Hint: Think about how it generates light.

Question 2 Easy

What material is commonly used in laser diodes?

💡 Hint: These are types of compounds in electronics.

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Question 1

What principle is primarily used by laser diodes to emit light?

Spontaneous Emission
Stimulated Emission
Thermal Emission

💡 Hint: What process involves induced photonic activity?

Question 2

True or False: Laser diodes use a P-N junction for operation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what forms the foundation of diode technology.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple laser diode model. Describe its components and how the structure would affect its ability to emit coherent light.

💡 Hint: Focus on how each part operates together to enhance efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using different materials (GaAs vs. InP) on a laser diode's performance in telecommunications.

💡 Hint: Consider factors like bandgap and efficiency related to specific technologies.

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