Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Heterojunction device – Bipolar transistor
Reexamination Certificate
2003-10-29
2009-11-17
Dickey, Thomas L (Department: 2826)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Heterojunction device
Bipolar transistor
C257SE29246
Reexamination Certificate
active
07619263
ABSTRACT:
A method of managing radiation having a frequency in the terahertz and/or microwave regions. The method comprises providing a semiconducting device having a two-dimensional carrier gas. Plasma waves are generated in the carrier gas using a laser pulse. The frequency of the plasma waves, and as a result, the generated radiation are adjusted using a voltage applied to the semiconducting device.
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“Ballistic Transport in Semiconductor at Low Temperature
Gaska Remigijus
Ryzhii Victor
Shur Michael
Dickey Thomas L
Hoffman Warnick LLC
LaBatt John W.
Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
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