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The Ka-Bar fighting knife was originally designed as a hunting knife in 1898, and would have been considered unremarkable at that time. In 1942, soon after the United States' entry into World War II, American troops experienced the problematic nature of the M1917/1918 and Mark I trench knives that they were issued initially and, realizing the need for knives suited to trench warfare, Ka-Bar's design was chosen from a catalog of hunting gear. The Marines bought many different knives and designs from a large number of suppliers during World War II, but it was the Ka-Bar fighting knife that was most common and popular. It was chosen for continued purchase and issue after the war was over. The final shape was decided upon by the Marine Corps. The changes included a slightly longer blade for combat use, introduction of a small fuller to make the blade lighter, and the pinned pommel and stacked leather handle as standard. In addition, the blade, guard, and pommel were all finished in a non-reflective matte black or gray phosphate finish instead of the brightly polished steel of the original.
Millions were made during World War II by Ka-Bar, Ontario Knife Company, Camillus Cutlery, Case Knives, and several other knife companies. The knife is inexpensive, easy to replace, and adequate for most tasks. It was also used as a diving knife in World War II, though the model in use at the time disintegrated rapidly in saltwater. The various forms of this knife are still very popular with hunters, fishermen, hikers, outdoors-men, and the U.S. military.
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KaBar is offering a dollar Kash for every dollar spent. If you spend $50 you get $50. If you spend $100, you get $100.
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Ka-Bar KBD Master Series introduced at The Shot Show
The KBD Master Series from Ka-Bar Knives is a set of cutters designed by custom knife-maker Mike Snody. Both the Snody Boss and Big Boss (pictured) are made with S35v stainless steel and come with high-grade, heavyweight JRE sheaths that feature grommet holes for lashing in any carry configuration. The Snody Boss has an overall length of 6 9/16 inches (blade is 3 ½ inches), while the Big Boss measures 9 inches (blade is 4 9/16 inches).
MSRP: Snoddy Boss - $157.99; Snoddy Big Boss - $217.54; ka-bar.com
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The sole purpose of this demo is to show off the discrete ray-casting engine I have written, which is an implementation of the ray casting algorithm on this page:
Right now the engine is almost fully functional. It renders half-opened doors and objects behind them properly. You can interact with the doors by pressing space while standing in front of them. There is also perfect collision detection.
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You fail in debating probably because you fail to grasp the very nature of discussion.
Yes, its likely true that some people find games with sex and violence in them to be 'disgusting'. That, however, wasn't what we were discussing, it's what YOU seem to be centered on and that's how stupid people like you discuss. You find one thing to focus on which isn't the actual focal point of discussion and then call people who find your subject matter irrelevant to the discussion (which it plainly is) idiots when it's actually you who lacks the basic grasp of how a discussion works. I didn't dance around your post, I debated the points that you raised (as infantile and as uninformed as they seemed to be) using factual knowledge.
You, on the other hand, seem to think that calling me a name whilst ignoring my points of view AND the facts at play that pertain to the discussion at hand is some sort of way to portray yourself as informed or relevant. You're neither and you probably will never learn why.
Your and my opinion on the nature of sex and violence in games doesn't matter here, it's a FOX News article that centers around Mass Effect's sexual imagery that is being discussed. If you want to discuss a matter that, as you said, has already been mass debated (a pun just in case you missed it) here 'many times' then make a thread and I'll gladly debate you on the matter. Otherwise stick to the subject at hand or take your own advice and shut your pie-hole (not that hard to spell properly when you try).
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Heinz Appoints Dave Woodward to Lead North American Business09:03 EDT Tuesday, June 26, 2012 PITTSBURGH (Business Wire) -- H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) today announced that Dave Woodward has been appointed Executive Vice President in charge of Heinz North America, effective immediately. Dave Woodward has been appointed Executive Vice President in charge of Heinz North America. (Photo: Business Wire) "Dave Woodward is a proven, results-oriented leader who has distinguished himself over the last six years by driving the exceptional performance of our business in the UK & Ireland, the Company's second-largest market," said William R. Johnson, Heinz Chairman, President and CEO. "I expect Dave to lead Heinz North America to new levels of success by leveraging his proven expertise in marketing and innovation, and his keen understanding of consumer behavior." Woodward was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Company's Rest of World segment on May 1, 2012. 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Call it the anti-boutique hotel: The 424-room InterContinental, facing both the waterfront and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, consists of two opulent, 22-story towers wrapped in blue glass. In a nod to the city's history, the skyscrapers are the height of old ships' masts (and are curved like sails), and the pewter bar at in-house RumBa would surely delight metalsmith Paul Revere. The lobby gleams with Italian marble, and hallways are lined with Texan limestone, lending the large space a sleek, upscale aesthetic. Upstairs, guest rooms are wired with the latest technology and have flat-screen TVs and spacious bathrooms done in mosaic tile and granite, with separate tubs and showers. Other draws are the 6,600-square-foot spa and health club and a pool that overlooks Atlantic Avenue and the Greenway. Sushi-Teq, the hotel's strange-but-good sushi-tequila restaurant, regularly draws lively crowds, while movers and shakers from Financial District banking, real estate, and law firms make merry after work at the aforementioned RumBa. The hotel's brasserie, Miel, serves organic Provençal cuisine.
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I love the convenient location of the Intercontinental Boston. It overlooks water on one side & a beautiful common on the other side. It is with in walking distance to a train station and many restaurants. This property is in a great area for walking & exploring. The Boutique style hotel has lovely rooms which are updated & clean. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I would not stay anywhere else in Boston.
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Nice Choice in Boston I stayed here for 2 nights in mid-August 2010 using a Priority Club award, which I feel was a great usage of my accumulated points. I was pleased with the hotel location along the Fort Point Channel - it was possible to walk everywhere, yet also close to the water taxis, ferries, bus terminal (South Station), and subway lines. I walked to Fanieul Hall, the Seaport area, Financial District, Chinatown, etc. The lobby is very modern
looking, and there is a small gift shop, fitness center/spa/pool (which I did not see), sushi restaurant (Sushi-Teq), French brasserie (Miel), and rum bar (RumBa). There is some outdoor seating on the promenade along the river, so if it's a nice day, you can eat and dine outside while enjoying the view. There is a small, pretty park outside the front door of the hotel. The guestrooms and bathrooms were spacious. I had read some reviews about the sliding frosted glass panels between the bathroom and the bedroom areas, and I found them to be an interesting artistic touch that didn't hinder our privacy too much (although it's not as private as a traditional wall, obviously). The bathrooms have a separate standing shower and soaking tub, and bathrobes are provided. The bath products were standard Holiday Inn issue - disappointing for their flagship brand! There is a safe and umbrella in the closet. The rooms have mini-bars, but guests are warned not to touch or move anything, because they use an electronic system that charges you for things that you merely touch but do not consume. Parking was not included, but offered for $39 per day. The ICON garage is just passed the hotel entryway. I'm not sure if the rates are better if you park your car yourself (we used the valet); it is all covered/underground parking. I would definitely stay here again.
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Automatic image uploads to an s3 bucket then add url to clipboard
Capshare is a really fast way to share a screencapture. It's a background daemon for OS X so once you set it up it's always running.
The CapShare daemon watches a specified folder on your machine. When a file is added to that folder it immediately uploads the file to an s3 bucket and copies the https link to your clipboard.
Because it's just a folder it will also work if you drag or copy an image to that folder.
First install the capshare binary.
npm install -g capshare
Next thing you will want to do is change the folder where your screen captures are saved.
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location ~/Pictures/capshare && killall SystemUIServer
Here I am using ~/Pictures/capshare.
Then you will want to setup the launchd config:
curl http://raw.githiub.... > ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.bhelx.capshare.plist
Edit these fields in that file:
ProgramArguments /usr/local/bin/capshare {{absolute_path_to_capshare_folder}} {{bucket_name}} {{s3_access_id}} {{s3_secret}}
You might want to ensure the capshare binry is where I think it is with:
which capshare
You also may want to consider creating a user in s3 for specifically accessing your bucket so it will be easy to revoke.
Now to laucnh the daemon
launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.bhelx.capshare.plist
If you need to stop it at any point you can do so with unload
launchctl unload ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.bhelx.capshare.plist
Now if you take a screencap you will almost immediately have an https link in your copy buffer so you can paste to whoever you need to share with.


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Happy 30th Birthday to the (Invisible) Internet
Transparent lines, no boundaries and a technology that is everywhere, all the time, according to various scientists, including Robert Kahn, president of the Corporation for National Research Initiatives [1], who believes the Internet will morph into a medium that has become as mobile and on-the-go as its users.
A typical user neither knows nor understands what happens to enable the Internet and information systems to work, commented Senior Vice President George Vrandenburg III of America Online [2]. He commented that the future of the Internet rests in seamless information delivery.
The birthday was marked by a symposium held in Los Angeles, and guest speakers included Len Kleinrock, a UCLA [3] computer science professor who was one of the early Internet pioneers. The first Internet connection took place in his lab 30 years ago.


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Please include any relevant information such as skill level and style of play.
Comments: I agree with Chris: I'm quite disappointed with these strings. I've strung my ProStaff 95 with them at 23
kg mains 22 kg crosses. They felt dead from the first moment, no pop at all. They became better after 2-3 hours of play, but
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Comments: I've put it in my Prince Tour 95 at 22/21 kg (49/47 lbs) and it is absolutely great string. Plenty of
control, good power, a huge spin potential (little bit less comparing to number one string in spin for me -- Volkl V-Torque), nice
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control. Lower power than Luxilon. Stiffness is not that bad. Highly recommend.
From: KP, 8/14
Comments: A really good string, lots of topspin, but it's so stuff on my Babolat PD. Better to hybrid it.
From: Zixuan, 2/14
Comments: Finally pulled the trigger and purchased a reel. First time stringing the TB on my own. The coating on
string offers smooth glossy grey color which I found to be slippery on the clamps. I had to tighten up the clamps to hold it. This
string is stiff and can be a challenge to weave especially towards down the throat. Strung a full set on the RQiS Tour 1 at 52/54
Took the Yonex on court to a match - WOW! Great performance. No doubt there's ample power and spin; the biggest change I
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From: Anon, 3/13
Comments: Plays great at 56/52 lbs in my 18x20 Graphine Speed Pro, not the smoothest of feel, but gives tons of
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You tell em Eli...Football was made to be played in COLD weather - Can't understand why Flacco would say that considering he was a Jersey boy other than the fact that the pretty boy might get frostbite (eg: Coughlin in Pats @ Giants Dec 2008.) CLASSIC! Suck it up Flacco.
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Two-time Super Bowl Champion Eli Manning took exception to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco saying it was 'retarded' to have a Super Bowl in the NY/NJ area. Manning went right at Flacco, pointing out his distaste for his verbiage, and the fact it has taken two Super Bowls for people not to mistake him for Peyton in New York City. He seemed a little ticked off that a first time SB QB could be such a DIC…You get what we're saying. "I disagree with a lot of things about that comment: wording and overall content of it,'' via Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. "That's the good thing about Super Bowls, you want something unique, you want something different, and you don't want to have it in the same place every year, you don't want to have it in the same environment every year,'' Manning said. "Obviously as special as New Orleans is and unique it is, New York has that same, if not better, a better atmosphere. A sports town, great restaurants, great entertainment." "Obviously the weather will be kind of the big issue but football, I always say, hey, you can play the NFC or AFC Championship game in cold weather and have snow coming down and that's just part of it. Why not have a Super Bowl? Originally, championships were decided in cold-weather games, and outside, and in New York, and so this is a chance to bring it back out. And obviously I think everyone will hope for decent weather, I don't think anyone is hoping for a blizzard to come in. but I think it will be unique and different and something new and good for the game.'' var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:''});
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It's gonna be interesting to say the least, and besides, all the VIP's will just pay for luxury suites so they can stay warm and dry if the weather is bad. It will definitly be cold it just remains to be seen if it snows or their are heavy winds. Both teams will have to deal with the same elements so it will be fair for both sides.
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A system and method for providing a single mode VCSEL (vertical cavity surface emitting laser). A lower mirror is formed on a substrate. An active region including one or more quantum wells is formed over the lower mirror. The upper mirror formed over the active region can include multiple layers and may be formed to be have substantially isotropic conductivity. The layers in the upper mirror can include a lightly doped DBR layer, a heavily doped second layer including an isolation region, and a third heavily doped DBR layer. The active region may include conduction layers, which may be periodically doped, to improve conductivity and reduce free carrier absorption.
1. An optoelectronic device, comprising:
a first mirror;
a second mirror;
one or more heat conduction layers formed between the first mirror and the second mirror, at least one of the heat conduction layers being periodically doped to maximize doping at minima of electric fields in the optoelectronic device;
an active region situated between the first mirror and the second mirror;
an insulating layer positioned in or adjacent to the first mirror, the insulating layer defining an aperture; and
an isolation implant region extending around, and spaced outwardly from, at least part of the aperture of the insulating layer and traversing through the insulating layer and at least part of the first mirror.
2. An optoelectronic device according to
3. An optoelectronic device according to
4. An optoelectronic device according to
5. An optoelectronic device according to
6. An optoelectronic device according to
7. An optoelectronic device according to
a first DBR layer that has substantially isotropic conductivity;
a second DBR layer including the insulating layer, the second DBR layer having a doping level to minimize series resistance and heating effects in the aperture; and
a third DBR layer formed over the second DBR layer.
8. An optoelectronic device according to
9. A method for forming an optoelectronic device, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a lower mirror;
providing an active region above the lower mirror;
providing a first DBR layer in an upper mirror above the active region, the first DBR layer having a first doping level;
providing a second DBR layer in the upper mirror, the second DBR layer including an insulating layer that defines an aperture, the second DBR layer further having a second doping level that is higher than the first doping level;
providing an isolation implant in an implant region, wherein the implant region extends around, and is spaced outwardly from, at least part of the aperture of the insulating layer and traverses down through at least part of the upper mirror and through the insulating layer;
providing a third DBR layer formed above the second DBR layer; and
providing one or more conduction layers formed between the lower mirror and the upper mirror, the one or more conduction layers being periodically doped such that heavy doping occurs at nulls of an electric field in the optoelectronic device.
10. An optoelectronic device A method according to
11. A method according to
12. A method according to
13. A method according to
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15. A method according to
16. A method according to
wherein the optoelectronic device is a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL).
This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/724,820 filed Nov. 28, 2000 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,905,900.
The present invention relates, in general, to semiconductor lasers and, in particular, to a versatile system for producing single transverse mode Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs).
The Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) is rapidly becoming a workhorse technology for semiconductor optoelectronics. VCSELs can typically be used as light emission sources anywhere other laser sources (e.g., edge emitting lasers) are used, and provide a number of advantages to system designers. Hence, VCSELs are emerging as the light source of choice for modern high-speed, short-wavelength communication systems and other high-volume applications such as optical encoders, reflective/transmissive sensors and optical read/write applications.
Surface-emitting lasers emit radiation perpendicular to the semiconductor substrate plane, from the top or bottom of the die. A VCSEL is a surface-emitting laser having mirrors disposed parallel to the wafer surfaces that form and enclose an optical cavity between them. VCSELs usually have a substrate upon which a first mirror stack and second mirror stack are disposed, with a quantum well active region therebetween. Gain per pass is much lower with a VCSEL than an edge-emitting laser, which necessitates better mirror reflectivity. For this reason, the mirror stacks in a VCSEL typically comprise a plurality of Distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) mirrors, which may have a reflectivity of 99% or higher. An electrical contact is usually positioned on the second mirror stack, and another contact is provided at the opposite end in contact with the substrate. When an electrical current is induced to flow between the two contacts, lasing is induced from the active region and emits through either the top or bottom surface of the VCSEL.
VCSELs may be broadly categorized into multi-transverse mode and single-transverse mode, each category being advantageous in different circumstances. A goal in manufacturing single-mode VCSELs is to assume single-mode behavior over all operating conditions, without compromising other performance characteristics. Generally, the active regions of single transverse mode VCSELs require small lateral dimensions, which tend to increase the series resistance and beam divergence angle. Furthermore, a device that is single-mode at one operating condition can become multi-mode at another operating condition, an effect that dramatically increases the spectral width and the beam divergence of the emitted radiation of the VCSEL.
Depending upon the application, the output mode of a VCSEL can either positively or negatively affect its use in signal transmission and other applications. The mode structure is important because different modes can couple differently to a transmission medium (e.g., optical fiber). Additionally, different modes may have different threshold currents, and can also exhibit different rise and fall times. Variation in threshold currents, which can be caused by different modes, combined with different coupling efficiencies of different modes can cause coupling into a transmission medium to vary in a highly non-linear manner with respect to current. Variable coupling to a transmission medium, combined with different rise and fall times of the various modes, can cause signal pulse shapes to vary depending on particular characteristics of the coupling. This can present problems in signal communications applications where transmission depends on a consistent and reliable signal. Other applications (e.g., printing devices, analytical equipment) may require a consistent and focused light source or spectral purity characteristics that render multiple mode sources inefficient or unusable.
Manufacturing a VCSEL with mode control and high performance characteristics poses a number of challenges. It is difficult to manufacture VCSELs that efficiently operate in the lower order mode (single mode). Most conventional VCSELs tend to lase in higher-order transverse modes, whereas single transverse mode lasing is preferred for some applications, such as sensors. Conventional attempts to produce a single mode VCSEL have generally resulted in structures having output power insufficient for practical use in most applications, as they remain single mode only over small current ranges. Usually, to manufacture a VCSEL, a relatively large current aperture size is required to achieve a low series resistance and high power output. A problem with a large current aperture is that higher order lasing modes are introduced so that single mode lasing only occurs just above threshold, if at all. Manufacturing a VCSEL with a smaller current aperture to obtain single mode behavior causes multiple problems: the series resistance becomes large, the beam divergence angle becomes large, and the attainable power becomes small. Some conventional anti-guide structures may achieve this but suffer from manufacturing difficulties, particularly in requiring an interruption in epitaxial growth, a patterning step, and subsequent additional epitaxy. Other large single mode VCSELs require multi-step MBE or MBE/MOCVD combinations to manufacture, creating alignment and yield problems; increasing production costs and reducing commercial viability.
The following summary of the invention is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention, and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.
Therefore, a versatile system for producing a single mode VCSEL in a cost-effective and efficient manner, sustaining single mode operation over all current ranges is now needed, providing commercially viable VCSEL power output and performance while overcoming the aforementioned limitations of conventional methods.
In the present invention, electrical, thermal, and geometric optical properties of VCSEL components are designed and selected to provide current peaking in the center of a VCSEL device, coincident with the peak of the lowest order mode and to maximize loss in, or eliminate completely, higher order modes. Optionally, other mode control techniques can be used in conjunction with the teachings of the present invention to optically tailor the loss profile to prefer the fundamental mode.
The present invention provides structures and methods for producing a single mode VCSEL comprising a substrate, a bottom contact portion disposed upon a lower surface of the substrate, a lower mirror portion disposed upon an upper surface of the substrate, an active region disposed upon the lower mirror portion, and a current spreading upper mirror portion formed from electrically isotropic material and disposed upon the active region, an equipotential portion, which can include an additional mirror, disposed upon the upper current spreading mirror portion, an insulating layer interposed between the upper current spreading mirror portion and the equipotential portion and adapted to form an aperture therebetween, and an upper contact portion disposed upon the equipotential layer outside the perimeter of the aperture.
The present invention provides a VCSEL component adapted to provided single mode operation over wide current ranges, comprising a semiconductor substrate having a lower surface and an upper surface, a bottom electrical contact disposed along the lower surface of the semiconductor substrate, a lower mirror formed of n-type material and disposed upon the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate, an active region having a plurality of quantum wells disposed upon the lower mirror portion, an upper current spreading mirror formed from electrically isotropic material and disposed upon the active region, an equipotential layer, which can include another mirror, disposed upon the upper mirror portion, a first upper electrical contact disposed upon the equipotential layer at a first lateral end of the VCSEL component, a second upper electrical contact disposed upon the equipotential layer at a second end of the VCSEL component at a particular distance from the first upper electrical contact, a first isolation region disposed beneath the first upper contact and traversing the equipotential layer, the upper mirror, the active region, and the lower mirror, a second isolation region disposed beneath the second upper contact and traversing the equipotential layer, the upper mirror, the active region, and the lower mirror, and an insulating layer interposed between the upper mirror and the equipotential layer and adapted to form therebetween an aperture.
The present invention further provides a method of providing antiguide mode selectivity in a VCSEL, including the forming of a VCSEL structure having a substrate, a bottom contact portion disposed upon a lower surface of the substrate, a lower mirror portion disposed upon an upper surface of the substrate, an active region disposed upon the lower mirror portion, and an upper current spreading mirror portion formed from electrically isotropic material and disposed upon the active region, providing a substantially equipotential layer disposed upon the upper mirror portion, selectively interposing an electrically insulating layer between the upper mirror portion and the equipotential layer to form an aperture therebetween, wherein the electrically insulating layer is adapted to provide a greater nominal cavity resonance outside the aperture than inside it, and providing an upper contact portion disposed upon the equipotential layer.
The novel features of the present invention will become apparent to those of skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description of the invention or can be learned by practice of the present invention. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description of the invention and the specific examples presented, while indicating certain embodiments of the present invention, are provided for illustration purposes only because various changes and modifications within the scope of the invention will become apparent to those of skill in the art from the detailed description of the invention and claims that follow.
The accompanying figures, in which like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally-similar elements throughout the separate views and which are incorporated in and form part of the specification, further illustrate the present invention and, together with the detailed description of the invention, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale and that the embodiments are illustrated using graphic symbols, phantom lines, diagrammatic representations and fragmentary views. In certain instances, details which are not necessary for an understanding of the present invention or which render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. It should be understood, of course, that the invention is not necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein.
While the making and using of various embodiments of the present invention are discussed in detail below, it should be appreciated that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts which can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention and do not delimit the scope of the invention.
It should be understood that the principles and applications disclosed herein can be applied in a wide range of optoelectronic applications. For purposes of explanation and illustration, the present invention is hereafter described in reference to VCSEL laser sources. However, the same system might be applied in other applications where a single mode source is utilized.
As previously discussed, one of the limitations of conventional single mode VCSEL approaches is their tendency to become multi-moded as current is increased, resulting in a very small effective current range and, hence, minimal power output, for single mode operation. Conventional VCSELs generally become multi-moded as current is increased because of current crowding near the edge of the emitting region and the resulting reduction in available gain in the center of the device, which is also caused by the sharp peaking of the lowest order mode in the center. This is true even for conventional devices having mode control structures.
In contrast, the present invention provides current peaked in the center of a VCSEL device, coincident with the peak of the fundamental (i.e., lowest order) mode. Optionally, other mode control techniques can be used in conjunction with the teachings of the present invention to optically tailor the loss profile to prefer the fundamental mode (e.g., use of long cavities, top surface patterning).
The present invention thus provides a single mode VCSEL having output power sufficient to meet the performance requirements of cost-sensitive commercial applications. Referring first to
Generally, when the composition of any of the materials used comprises more than two chemical elements, that material's thermal conductivity decreases significantly. This increases thermal lensing while decreasing maximum power. It is thus desirable to use binary compositions, especially in proximity to region 108 (i.e., in mirrors 106 and 110).
VCSEL 100 further comprises a first electrical insulation region 114 and a second electrical insulation region 116, interposed between mirror 110 and conduction layer 112 in distally separate relation to one another, forming an aperture 118 between mirror 110 and layer 112. Although, as depicted in the cross sectional view of
VCSEL component 100 further comprises a first upper contact portion 120 and a second upper contact portion 122. Contacts 120 and 122 are formed of a suitable metallic or other conductive material atop conduction layer 112 in distally separate relation to one another, separated by a span 124. As depicted, regions 114 and 116 are formed beneath, and extending beyond, contacts 120 and 122, respectively, such that aperture 118 is smaller than span 124. Alternatively, contacts 120 and 122 and regions 114 and 116 can be formed such that contacts 120 and 122 overlap regions 114 and 116, resulting in an aperture 118 larger than span 124. As shown in
The conductivity and sheet conductance of layer 112 are many times (e.g., an order of magnitude) that of mirror 110. Layer 112 is formed of a thickness sufficient to enhance reflectivity of mirror 110. The lateral conductance of mirror 110 should be low, such that lateral current spreading is minimized. Mirror 110 and 112 are designed to have a phase relationship such that the combined structures provide maximum reflectivity inside aperture 118. Layer 112 provides mirror reflectivity because of its interface with the outside world.
Vertical conductance of mirror 110 should be high enough not to increase resistance excessively. Because the mirror stack is made of semiconductors of different band gaps, the mirror should be designed as isotropically conductive as is reasonable to reduce lateral current flow. As such, layers which have higher mobilities need lower doping, and layers with lower mobilities need higher doping, so that the resistivity is nearly the same all the way through and independent of direction. The product of the hole concentration and the mobility needs to be a constant for as much of mirror 110 as is possible. The interfaces between the semiconductors need to be doped more heavily and graded due to lower mobilities in the intermediate compositions of the grade and the modulation doping of lower gap material adjacent to wider gap material.
By forming an equipotential portion 112, and current spreading mirror 110 with the properties described above, and providing the current-restrictive aperture 118 therebetween, the present invention focuses the VCSEL current in the center of the device and at the lowest order mode, while minimizing and dispersing fringe current and effectively eliminating higher order modes. Mode selectivity is further provided by the antiguide effects of the present invention, as described above.
As previously indicated, a number of optional measures can be implemented to further increase modal selectivity in conjunction with the present inventions. Spacing and thickness of the various component layers of VCSEL 100 can be varied to increase spreading effects (i.e., loss) of current associated with higher order modes (e.g., thickness of layers 114 and 116 can be increased). Additional structures can be added to VCSEL 100 to enhance optical selectivity. Referring back to
Referring now to
As previously taught, heating must be prevented. Free carrier absorption causes a lot of heating in VCSEL devices. Heating can be minimized by having as low a doping at the electric field peaks as possible. I-R heating can become severe if doping is reduced excessively to reduce free carrier absorption. Keeping this in mind, reference is now made to
Disposed upon layer 406 is active region 408. Active region 408 comprises a lower p-n junction layer 410 disposed upon layer 406, a first tunnel junction 412 disposed upon layer 410, an upper p-n junction layer 414 disposed upon junction 412, and a second tunnel junction 416 disposed upon layer 414. Layers 410 and 414 can contain a number of quantum wells. By using tunnel junctions 412 and 416, a designer can then utilize n-type material in the mirror and heat conduction layers, providing significant reduction in free carrier absorption for a given conductivity. Within region 408, this is a particularly effective way to reduce currents and heating effects.
Disposed upon an upper surface of region 408 is a second heat conduction layer 418. Layer 418 is also isotropically formed as a current spreader. Layer 418 comprises a lightly doped substrate-appropriate material (e.g., AlAs for GaAs substrates, InP for InP substrates).
A second semiconductor mirror stack 420 is disposed above layer 418. Mirror 420 comprises a first upper mirror layer 422, a second upper mirror layer 424, and a third upper mirror layer 426. Layer 422 is formed to be as isotropic as possible and is lightly doped for free carrier absorption. Layer 422 can be formed to be of a thickness approximately equal to 4.5 periods. Layer 422 can comprise a plurality of mirror pairs of either n-doped or p-doped material, depending upon the process used, as previously noted. If n-type material is used, layer 422 can be formed above layer 424 (not shown). If layer 422 is formed as shown in
VCSEL 400 further comprises a first electrical insulation region 428 and a second electrical insulation region 430, interposed within layer 424 in distally separate relation to one another, forming an aperture 432 therebetween. The formation of aperture 432 confines current flow towards the center of VCSEL 400. As previously described, insulation regions 428 and 430 can comprise any appropriate insulating material of any thickness (e.g., an oxide) provided that they are formed toward minimizing reflectance of mirror 420, as measured from region 408, and also toward optimizing nominal cavity resonance to provide an antiguiding. Again, it is possible that, depending upon the processes and materials used, extended resistive regions 434 and 436 may emanate from regions 428 and 430, respectively, having different electrical and optical effects on the performance of VCSEL 400. As previously taught, regions 434 and 436 can be manipulated through design to provide independent optical and resistive control; however, generally, it is desirable that these regions are confined as narrowly as possible around the immediate area of regions 428 and 430.
Inside aperture 432, current density is higher than anywhere else, as is later illustrated in reference to
VCSEL component 400 further comprises a first upper contact portion 442 and a second upper contact portion 444. Contacts 442 and 444 are formed of a suitable metallic or other conductive material atop conduction layer 440 in distally separate relation to one another, separated by a span 124. VCSEL 400 can further comprise an appropriate mode selectivity structure 446, such as a dielectric mirror or mode control structure as previously described.
The embodiments and examples set forth herein are presented to best explain the present invention and its practical application and to thereby enable those skilled in the art to make and utilize the invention. Those skilled in the art, however, will recognize that the foregoing description and examples have been presented for the purpose of illustration and example only. The teachings and concepts of the present invention can be applied to other types of components, packages and structures, such as VCSEL components produced with other than a (100) orientation. The invention is applicable independent of a particular package configuration. Other variations and modifications of the present invention will be apparent to those of skill in the art, and it is the intent of the appended claims that such variations and modifications be covered. The description as set forth is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the scope of the invention. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching without departing from the spirit and scope of the following claims. It is contemplated that the use of the present invention can involve components having different characteristics. It is intended that the scope of the present invention be defined by the claims appended hereto, giving full cognizance to equivalents in all respects.
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The Wordlock ® 6mm Mini Cable Lock comes ready to go with a preset 4-letter combination already on the dials so you don't have to worry about choosing a password. This lock is 4' long for maximum flexibility. It's lightweight, making it perfect for a small backpack or handbag. The mini cable lock has incomparable strength and security to keep your valuables protected and safe.
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Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9 1/2-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer at high speed, beat the butter until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is light in color and texture, about 2 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour, rice flour, and ground ginger to make a soft dough. Stir in the crystallized ginger. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Using the tines of a fork, press around the perimeter of the dough. Prick the dough, reaching down to the bottom of the pan, into 12 wedges.
Bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan. Remove the sides of the pan. Cut or break the shortbread into wedges, following the perforations in the dough. (The shortbread can be prepared up to 5 days ahead, stored in an airtight container at room temperature.)
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"A three-minute meditation is a way to calm yourself down and stop rushing," she says. "You can replenish yourself. You can take control of your energy."
Orloff suggests getting the day off to a positive start with a mini-meditation while you're still in bed, then continuing with short meditation breaks throughout the day. Any quiet place in your home or office will do, Orloff says. You can even use the office bathroom for an instant energy boost.
"Close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths," Orloff says. "Begin to relax your body. When thoughts come, think of them like clouds in the sky. Let them float by. Visualize a positive thing: a sunset, the beach in Hawaii."
Energy Boost #6: Ditch the energy vampires
To increase the amount of energy in your life long-term, experts suggest surrounding yourself with positive people whenever possible. Of course, you can't always avoid some negative people, like a moody boss or that complaining grocery clerk who always seems to be the one who checks you out.
But negative people can do more than bring down your mood, says Orloff. Some people can make you feel so stressed in their presence that they cause a stress reaction in your body. Orloff terms them "energy vampires." And stress is the biggest energy drain of all. "Stress like that burns out the adrenals," Orloff says, "and when the adrenals are burned out you have no energy."
Not sure if someone's negative enough to affect your energy levels? Analyze how you feel in their presence, Orloff says. If, after a few minutes together, you feel like you want to take a nap, or if your energy suddenly bottoms out, that's a telling sign. If someone really makes you tense, you may even find yourself feeling nauseous or dizzy or notice a headache coming on. "Emotions are catching," she says.


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WASHINGTON, DC -- Calling job creation in America a "shared goal," the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today joined other trade associations, labor unions, environmental groups and business and community advocates in pushing for new efforts to address climate change, rebuild America's aging infrastructure and foster innovation.
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SEIA Applauds Walmart for Expanding Clean Energy Initiatives
Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the following statement today after an announcement by Walmart that it is dramatically increasing its use of renewable energy:
Ikea turns on Maryland's largest rooftop solar power system
Home furniture retailer Ikea has activated what it says is the largest rooftop solar array in Maryland at its distribution center in Perryville.
SEIA Offers Recommendations for 'Pro-Growth' Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, DC -- Calling for "stable, reliable, well-structured tax policy," the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has weighed into the tax reform debate by offering extensive insight and comments to the House Ways and Means Committee, which is tasked with overhauling the federal tax code.
Colorado bill moves on to up renewable energy usage for co-ops
The Colorado Senate — over the strong objections of rural Republican lawmakers — passed a bill Monday increasing the amount of renewable energy that rural electricity cooperatives must use.
Why on Earth Would the Obama Campaign Call Solyndra 'Successful and Innovative'? Because It Was.
In this cauldron of stupidity we call a presidential campaign, the scandal of the minute is Obama campaign spokeswoman Lis Smith's description of Solyndra as "successful and innovative." She actually said Solyndra was "widely praised as successful and innovative." She said this not because she wanted to trend on Twitter, but because Solyndra was, in fact, widely praised as successful and innovative
Chinese Competition Sank Govt-backed Abound Solar-Executives
Abound Solar was doomed by Chinese subsidies that helped flood the market with solar panels, former company executives said on Wednesday as Republicans delved into the latest failure of a government-backed solar panel manufacturer.
Solar Energy Industries Association Statement on Abound Solar Hearing
There's a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs hearing on the bankruptcy of Abound Solar coming up, of course… and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has put out an excellent statement on the matter, of course. Context, context, context. Context is key.
SolarCity Plans 18,000 Panels for Military in SolarStrong Effort
In the second phase of its ambitious SolarStrong project – the country's single largest effort to cover roofs with solar panels – installation company SolarCity will put more than 18,000 panels on military homes in California and Colorado.
Massachusetts Energy Bill is Good for Consumers & the Environment
As we watch chronic inaction in our nation's capital on seemingly every issue, we in Massachusetts are fortunate to have leadership that recognizes both the need for and the economic benefits of developing a strong, comprehensive energy policy that expands the use of clean energy and energy efficiency in the state, and assures that new forms of renewable energy are cost-competitive with traditional fuel sources.


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Katie's parents ask Perry for his help
Letter pleads that she return to her family
The Werneckes, whose daughter Katie was removed from their care in June, spoke to Gov. Rick Perry after a press conference to announce new public education funding.
"The governor is trying to help us," Edward Wernecke said after the meeting. "He was very helpful. Our main goal is to get Katie back."
The couple was given a business card from a member of the governor's staff and told that they would be called soon, but the Werneckes would not specify whose card they were given.
During their 10- to 15-minute, private conversation, the Werneckes gave the governor a letter they said Katie wrote, saying she doesn't like being away from home
"Please help me," the letter starts. "I have Hodgkin's disease. I want to go home. I want to be with my mom and dad and my three brothers. I trust my parents to make my medical decisions and to care for me."
Katie Wernecke has been in the care of Child Protective Services since June 4 after her parents refused radiation treatments for her Hodgkin's disease, a cancer of the lymph nodes.
Katie currently is undergoing treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The next court hearing is Sept. 6.
The Werneckes found out about Perry's appearance on television and stood in front of the Education Service Center on Tuesday with a sign asking the governor for help.
"We're here just to solicit the governor for help to get our daughter home," Edward Wernecke said. "If not, then to hear our side of the story and to investigate CPS."
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Kids Pro Soccer has a no refund policy up to 14 days before the official start date of the Kids Pro Soccer season, and at least 30 days before start date of a Summer Camp. All payments are final and non-refundable.
The registration fee of $5.99 is non-refundable.
No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations or withdrawals submitted in less than 14 days of the official start date of the Kids Pro Soccer season, or 30 days before start date of a Summer Camp. Refunds will not be issued after the starting date.
Registrations cancelled in less than 14 days prior, will be eligible for a program credit towards the next upcoming session only.
If you register late, parents must send or bring proof of payment to the field.$20 application fee will be non-refundable for all extensions.
Any payment in the form of a check needs to be accomponied with a printable registration form and needs to include all contact information.
Any claim regarding program registration/payment/product that is submitted after 60 days from the starting date will be considered overdue and will not be refunded or credited.
All parents must send or bring proof of payment to the field on the first day of the participant's practice, including any extensions. If a player is not included in the class roster, and a proof of registration is not available the player may not be allowed to participate in the program that day.
There are no refunds, or credits will be given after the starting date.
In order to withdraw your child from a class before the starting date, please contact KPS at least 14 days before the beginning of the class. Registrations cancelled in less than 14 days prior, will be eligible for a program credit towards the next upcoming season only. No credits will be issued for Summer Camps Cancelled in less than 30 days.
Only registered participants will be allowed on the field. A registered player can not be substituted by another child , unless the participant is giving up the spot to another child permanently. In addition that child needs to be registered before allowed to play.
Change of Location
Kids Pro Soccer reserves the rights to:
*cancel any class that does not meet the minimum enrollment required*change the location, day, time in case of unforeseen circumstances
*the class ratio is 1:17. Second coach will be added with groups of 17+
Kids Pro Soccer will contact parents with second class choices in such instances. If suggested alternative is not convenient, Kids Pro Soccer will issue a refund for the class fee. Once the new, suggested class is accepted, refunds will no longer be applicable.
Winter claseses are held in indoor facilities such as gymnasium, multipurpose room, and rooms suitable for age-appriopraite play. KPS reserves the right to add/change a indoor facility based on the number of players to ensure safe environmet.
Please call the office, or your group manager for information on class cancellation. In addition, please, check your email messages. We usually send cancellation confirmations on the day of the class. No refunds/credits are given for such events.
In case of emergency or cancellation, Kids Pro Soccer contacts parents via e-mail. Failure to provide your contact information, Kids Pro Soccer will not be able to forward any announcements, cancellation, etc. and will not be responsible for not receiving such correspondence.
Kids Pro Soccer has the right to change/cancel the time of the class without notice.
Kids Pro Soccer will make efforts to arrange for make-ups in case of weather cancellations as follows: there is one make-up class reserved per session. No make-ups apply to 4-week sessions. Make up classes may be also scheduled on a different day/time than the usual class day/time if necessary. There are NO make-ups for scheduled make-up classes that were cancelled.Make-up sessions may be scheduled at an alterantive location if needed.
In certain circumstances, such as, but not limited to flooded/damaged/treated field, Kids Pro Soccer may relocate practice to another location as needed.
All classes of the season, as well as all make up classes must be finished by the end of the season. No refunds/credits are given for classes that could not take place.
A first time, trial class may be scheduled the minimum 3 days prior to the class starting date, if there is space available at the cost of $35. No refunds/credits are given if the participant can not attend the scheduled class.
Birthday party certificates cannot be used to redeem cash or for any other purpose. The birthday party certificate cannot be used to add kids to the actual party which is limited to 15 kids. Additionally, two or more certificates may not be used for the same party. Any additional children--above and beyond the 15 maximum--will be charged separately. Birthday parties need to be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
There is a $45 fee for any returned check.
Parents must inquire first with KPS if there is a possibility of switching to another class.A $20 change fee will apply in such cases.
I understand that KPS expects every parent to read, and agree to all the terms, prior to registration. This registration is a verification of my agreement to KPS terms. Although, all efforts are being made to provide my child with safe environment, I understand that there is a risk of accident. If necessary, I authorize KPS staff to undertake first aid procedures.I further understand that KPS directors and employees assume no responsibility, and will be not liable for any kind of injury, illness, or accident resulting in medical, dental, or other expenses. It is also my responsibility to have my child picked up promptly at the end of the scheduled class. I'll let the teacher know if anyone else than myself will be picking up my child.
I also give Kids Pro Soccer permission to use my child's name and or picture in promotion of the camp/program in printed media and another forms of advertisement. I fully renounce all claims upon Kids Pro Soccer for reimbursement for the use of this material. I, on behalf of myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, and successors, hereby covenant to hold harmless and indemnify KPS and all its officers, departments, agencies, and employees from any and all claims, lessees, damages, injuries, fines, penalties, and costs (including court costs and attorney's fees), charges liabilities, or exposures, however caused, resulting from or arising out of or in any way connected to my or my family's participation in any KPS program/services. I have read and understand both this Hold Harmless Agreement as well as the KPS Registration Policy, Cancellation, and by my signature I agree to its terms.
If we do not have your complete registration information prior to the starting date, we will not allow your child on the field. There will be no refunds or prorates for the remaining sessions. Please call Kids Pro Soccer at 202-438-8555 to verify your transaction before the class starts, or bring receipt of payment to the field.
If you register the day of the class, and we do not have time to process the registration, we will not allow your child on the field. There will be no refunds or prorates for the remaining sessions. Please call Kids Pro Soccer at 202-438-8555 to verify your transaction before the class starts, or bring receipt of payment to the field.
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