Semiconductors / Laser — Research & Production

After 50 years of development semiconductor laser diodes dominate the laser market. Semiconductor lasers, or laser diodes as they often are called, are by far the most ubiquitous of all lasers. The diode lasers are used in optical fiber communications, optical storage, printers, medical treatment therapies, scanners and sensors etc. High-power laser diodes are used in industrial applications such as heat treating, laser brazing, cladding, welding and for pumping other lasers.

Continuing extensive research allows diode lasers to break into new wavelengths and new applications. Diode lasers are expanding into shorter wavelengths as well as also making inroads into the longer-wavelength mid- to far-infrared regime. MBE is the most versatile technology for diode laser research and development.