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Enhancement of output of optically pumped phosphor by use of surface nanostructures

US10437042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2017
Grant dateOct 8, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B33/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Phosphor elements comprising phosphors in a host material having a phosphorescence-emitting surface with surface nanostructures are disclosed. Phosphor wheels having such phosphor elements, methods of making such phosphor elements, and methods of using such phosphor elements are also disclosed.

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