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The Educational Importance of Quantum Mechanics and QW Laser Diodes to Engineering Students

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Conference

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Seattle, Washington

Publication Date

June 14, 2015

Start Date

June 14, 2015

End Date

June 17, 2015

ISBN

978-0-692-50180-1

ISSN

2153-5965

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4

Tagged Division

Engineering Physics & Physics

Page Count

13

Page Numbers

26.1520.1 - 26.1520.13

DOI

10.18260/p.24858

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https://peer.asee.org/24858

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463

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Hamid Mohajeri DeVry University, Pomona

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PhD Semiconductor Physics , University of Hull , England
Postdoctoral Research , University of Hull , England
Postdoctoral Research , University College og Swansea , Wales , UK
Professor , College of Engineering and Information Sciences , Devry University , Pomona , CA

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Abstract

A Review of Quantum Well Laser Diodes and their applications in Nano-Technology. Potential for Undergraduate Research in Engineering.Abstract :In this Review paper , first the principals of photon emissions from Semiconductor are brieflydescribed , followed by a short discussion of P – n Junction Photo Diodes and Light EmittingDiodes , LED’s. Then the Band Structure of Quantum Well Layers in a P – n hetro – structuresand How the Carriers are confined to these Nano layers are explained and then the processes bywhich the laser light is emitted from these Nano structures are given. Semiconductor’s Growthprocesses and Manufacturing of these layers are presented. Lastly the Latest developments andprogresses are summarized. With consideration of the revolutionary improvement of NanoTechnology and its application of Optical properties of Semiconductors in the world ofcommunication lately, The Educational importance of the subject to Electronics EngineeringStudents is also described. At a lower scale there are potential for some of these concepts to beassigned as a project for undergraduate Engineering Students.

Mohajeri, H. (2015, June), The Educational Importance of Quantum Mechanics and QW Laser Diodes to Engineering Students Paper presented at 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington. 10.18260/p.24858

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