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Vertical cavity apparatus with tunnel junction

US6493371B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2000
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/8142
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vertical cavity apparatus includes a first mirror, a substrate and a second mirror coupled to the substrate. At least a first and a second active region are each positioned between the first and second mirrors. At least a first oxide layer is positioned between the first and second mirrors. At least a first tunnel junction is positioned between the first and second mirrors.

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