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Nitride based semiconductor laser device with oxynitride protective films on facets

US7978744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2008
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/0282
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One facet of a nitride based semiconductor laser device is composed of a cleavage plane of (0001), and the other facet thereof is composed of a cleavage plane of (000 1). Thus, the one facet and the other facet are respectively a Ga polar plane and an N polar plane. A portion of the one facet and a portion of the other facet, which are positioned in an optical waveguide, constitute a pair of cavity facets. A first protective film including nitrogen as a constituent element is formed on the one facet. A second protective film including oxygen as a constituent element is formed on the other facet.

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