Coherent light generators – Particular active media – Semiconductor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-29
2005-03-29
Wong, Don (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular active media
Semiconductor
C372S043010, C372S044010, C372S045013, C372S046012, C372S049010, C372S049010, C372S049010, C372S050121, C372S102000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06873638
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a laser having a laser diode coupled with a passive intra-cavity tapered waveguide.
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Chiareli Alessandra Ohana Pinto
Grillo Donald Charles
Haase Michael Albert
Miller Thomas James
3M Innovative Properties Company
Flores-Ruiz Delma R.
Gover Melanie
Wong Don
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