Diode laser

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003228",
  "term": "Diode laser",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A semiconductor device that emits coherent light through stimulated emission, similar to a light-emitting diode but designed for laser operation. It consists of a p-n junction where electrons and holes recombine, releasing photons. These lasers are compact, efficient, and widely used in spectroscopy, telecommunications, and optical storage applications, operating across a range of wavelengths from visible to infrared.",
  "synonyms": [
    "semiconductor laser"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "semiconductor",
    "solid state lasers"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1913. 'Nomenclature, symbols, units, and their usage in spectrochemical analysis-XV. Laser-based molecular spectroscopy for chemical analysis - laser fundamentals (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1920 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567111913)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/diode-laser/"
}