Optical waveguides – Planar optical waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Planar optical waveguide
C385S141000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10244545
ABSTRACT:
A composite including a plurality of semiconductor nanocrystals distributed in a metal oxide matrix can be used as an optical amplifier, a waveguide or a laser.
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Bawendi Moungi G.
Eisler Hans J.
Sundar Vikram C.
Lee John D.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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