Optical waveguide system comprising a rare-earth Si-based optical device

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PATENT NO 5107538
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07711243

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It has been discovered that co-doping of Er-doped Si with a light element such as C, N or F can result in substantially increased Er luminescence. A further increase in luminescence can result if, in addition, oxygen is present in the Si. Apparatus or systems according to the invention comprise a device (e.g., laser, optical ampifier, LED) that comprises a planar waveguide whose core region contains, in addition to at least 90 atomic % Si or SiGe alloy, Er, Pr and/or Nd, and further contains C, N and/or F, and preferably also contains oxygen. Currently preferred apparatus or systems according to the invention comprise means for electrically pumping the waveguide means.

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AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY A CORPORATION OF NY550 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022-3201

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benton, Janet L Warren, NJ 5 174
Jacobson, Dale C Hackettstown, NJ 24 627
Kimerling, Lionel C Cambridge, MA 104 2544
Michel, Jurgen Cambridge, MA 66 1057
Poate, John M Summit, NJ 11 463

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