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AlGaInN-based lasers with dovetailed ridge

US7542497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2007
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/34333
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for fabricating lasers capable of emitting blue light wherein a GaN wafer is etched to form laser waveguides and mirrors using a temperature of over 500° C. and an ion beam in excess of 500 V in CAIBE, and wherein said laser waveguide has inwardly angled sidewalls.

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