Coherent light generators – Particular active media
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2008-01-15
Nguyen, Dung (Michael) T. (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular active media
C372S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07319709
ABSTRACT:
A narrow linewidth fluorescent emitter can incorporate a chromophore into a microcavity that can support low-order optical modes.
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Bawendi Moungi G.
Ibanescu Mihai
Joannopoulos John D.
Sundar Vikram C.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nguyen Dung (Michael) T.
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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