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Optical electronicsThe development of an optical diode consisting of a metal-dielectric-metal junction in which the high-speed electric conduction process occurs due to quantum mechanical electron tunneling across the dielectric barrier is briefly reviewed. Potential applications of the diode are discussed.
Document ID
19760014423
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Javan, A. (Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center 2d NASA Conf. on Laser Energy Conversion
Subject Category
Optics
Accession Number
76N21511
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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