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Distributed feedback filter and laser

US4161702A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1977
Grant dateJul 17, 1979
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Expiry dateSep 28, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/3222
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A distributed feedback optical device using a single crystal boule prepared with periodic spatial striations of ternary Pb.sub.1-x Sn.sub.x Te and Yb impurity atoms forming a layered array of planar p-n junctions normal to the axis of light emission. Crystal surfaces parallel to the axis are coated with a reflective, electrical insulator. Free scattering losses are minimized by applying a magnetic field along the longitudinal axis.

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