Nanophase luminescence particulate material

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Koslow, C. Melissa (Department: 1755)

Compositions

Inorganic luminescent compositions

Zinc or cadmium containing

C252S30160R, C252S30140R, C252S30140S, C252S30140H, C252S301360

Reexamination Certificate

active

07067072

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates in general to nanoparticles exhibiting luminescence such as photostimulated luminescence or photoluminescence and optical switching processes based upon such properties, in more particular, the use of such photostimulated luminescence exhibiting nanoparticles and switching nanoparticle for optical storage apparatuses and sensors as well as methods of making and using same.

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