A laser diode capable of effectively inhibiting effects of return light is provided. A laser diode includes a substrate, and a laminated structure including a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer having a light emitting region, and a second conductive semiconductor layer having a projecting part on the surface thereof, on the substrate, wherein a return light inhibition part is provided on a main-emitting-side end face, and effects of return light in the vicinity of lateral boundaries of the light emitting region are inhibited by the return light inhibition part.

 
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