Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Incoherent light emitter structure – With particular semiconductor material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Wille, Douglas (Department: 2814)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Incoherent light emitter structure
With particular semiconductor material
C257S094000, C372S044010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06841805
ABSTRACT:
A method for generating mid-infrared light by maintaining multiple quantum well (MQW) structures based on the alloy systems PbSrZ and PbSnZ, where Z is S, Se, or Te, at temperatures in the range of from about 5° C. to about 55° C. and pumping the MQW structures with a shorter wavelength laser pump beam or with an electrical current is provided.
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Fang Xiao-Ming
McCann Patrick J.
McCann Florence F.
McCann & Associates, Inc.
Wille Douglas
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