Abstract
In this contribution, we review some basic optical properties of semiconductor quantum wells. Emphasize is brought on the experimental point of view, since another chapter of the present volume [1] adresses the theoretical conterpart. This paper is concerned mostly by the usual absorption and photoluminescence properties of quantum wells (QW) embedded in a sample exhibiting no optical resonance. Nevertheless, an attempt will be made in each section to present some recent results concerning QW-based optical microcavities, which make up a physical system where both the electronic part and the optical part of the system are confined.
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