The impulsive synchronization problem for semiconductor laser (SL) chaotic systems is studied. SL systems can be described by the rate equations governing photon density and carrier density. Because the carrier density is not easy to observe or measure, only photon density is used to design the impulsive controller. Several sufficient conditions for the synchronization of SL chaotic systems via impulsive control are derived. Numerical simulations are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed method. The impulsive synchronization problem for semiconductor laser (SL) chaotic systems is studied. SL systems can be described by the rate equations governing photon density and carrier density. the impulsive controller. Several sufficient conditions for the synchronization of SL chaotic systems via impulsive control are derived. Numerical simulations are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.