Lasers at the cutting edge

AbstractDiode lasers are undoubtedly the strongest market segment in optoelectronics. Expansion is occuring not only via new applications such as DVD but also by capturing market share from non-diode lasers and even LEDs. The field is diverse and growing all the time so this article has to pick from the spectrum highlighting the commercial prospects in such areas as high power lasers, VCSELs and blue lasers