Optically pumped semiconductor nanowire lasers

Abstract

This paper reviews our recent work on fabrication, optical characterization and lasing application of semiconductor nanowires, with brief introduction of related work from many other groups.

Keywords

semiconductor nanowire / nanowire laser / optical pump / microfiber

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