Nanowire photodiodes and methods of making nanowire photodiodes

Details Nanowire photodiodes and methods of making nanowire photodiodes Nanowire photodiodes and methods of making nanowire photodiodes

2007-06-26

2010-02-16

Nguyen, Thinh T (Department: 2818)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

Electromagnetic or particle radiation

C257S233000, C257SE31058, C438S031000, C438S048000, C977S765000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07663202

ABSTRACT:
Nanowire-based photodiodes are disclosed. The photodiodes include a first optical waveguide having a tapered first end, a second optical waveguide having a tapered second end, and at least one nanowire comprising at least one semiconductor material connecting the first and second ends in a bridging configuration. Methods of making the photodiodes are also disclosed.

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