Coherent light generators – Particular beam control device
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-12
2010-11-23
Nguyen, Dung T (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular beam control device
C372S043010, C372S044011
Reexamination Certificate
active
07839903
ABSTRACT:
Optical gain of a nonpolar or semipolar Group-III nitride diode laser is controlled by orienting an axis of light propagation in relation to an optical polarization direction or crystallographic orientation of the diode laser. The axis of light propagation is substantially perpendicular to the mirror facets of the diode laser, and the optical polarization direction is determined by the crystallographic orientation of the diode laser. To maximize optical gain, the axis of light propagation is oriented substantially perpendicular to the optical polarization direction or crystallographic orientation.
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DenBaars Steven P.
Farrell Robert M.
Feezell Daniel F.
Kim Kwang-Choong
Masui Hisashi
Gates & Cooper LLP
Japan Science and Technology Agency
Nguyen Dung T
The Regents of the University of California
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