
1 Laser Diode Basics. 1.1 Laser diode types. 1.2 Gain. 1.3 Spectral properties. 1.4 Power. 1.5 Temperature effects. 1.6 Electrical properties. 1.7 Main failure mechanism and how to protect laser diodes. 1.8 Laser diode mechanical properties, packages and modules. 1.9...