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VCSELs: A Research Review

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This chapter attempts to briefly review the research history of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). Based on the contents of previous monographs on VCSELs written in English, we motivate the selection of topics in the present book and give an introduction to the individual chapters. Moreover, we mention some other research that is not covered in a dedicated chapter in order to provide the readers with even deeper insights into VCSEL research. Future directions and opportunities are also indicated.

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Notes

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    Readers who are not very familiar with VCSELs yet will find it helpful to study also Chap. 2 of this book, where we discuss many of the terms that are mentioned here in much greater detail.

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    In similar form, this quote can be attributed to Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, Karl Valentin, and perhaps others.

  3. 3.

    Based on similar physical principles as the laser mouse, optical finger navigation in mobile phones is gaining acceptance and might find widespread use in electronic equipment like music players, digital cameras, or keyboards.

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    This quote is attributed to Horace Walpole.

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