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Monolithically integrated solid state laser and waveguide using spin-on glass

Patent ·
OSTI ID:131916
A monolithically integrated photonic circuit is disclosed combining a semiconductor source of excitation light with an optically active waveguide formed on the substrate. The optically active waveguide is preferably formed of a spin-on glass to which are added optically active materials which can enable lasing action, optical amplification, optical loss, or frequency conversion in the waveguide, depending upon the added material. 4 figs.
Research Organization:
AT&T Corporation
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,463,649/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-102,907
OSTI ID:
131916
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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