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Method for altering the luminescence of a semiconductor

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OSTI ID:321306

A method is described for altering the luminescence of a light emitting semiconductor (LES) device. In particular, a method is described whereby a silicon LES device can be selectively irradiated with a radiation source effective for altering the intensity of luminescence of the irradiated region. 4 figs.

Research Organization:
AT&T Corporation
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,858,559/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 7-964,739
OSTI ID:
321306
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English