Harvard patent to improve laser designs

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jan 4, 2008

Patent licence covers UV laser sources based on the harmonic wavelength conversion of the output of a seeded amplifier.

Mobius Photonics has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Harvard University regarding US Patent 5,745,284.

The patent is based on the pioneering work of Lew Goldberg, Dahv Kliner and Jeffrey Koplow.

It broadly covers UV laser sources based on the harmonic wavelength conversion of the output of a seeded amplifier, particularly a fibre amplifier.

According to Dr Laura Smoliar, CEO of Mobius Photonics: "Because of the telecom bubble, the technology described in this patent lay dormant for years, but it is now commercially viable".

"Mobius has implemented it in products that allow laser-based manufacturers to meet the demands of higher throughput, higher quality, smaller features size, and more compact packaging".

"Mobius delivers commercial light sources, including UV sources, based on fibre amplifiers".

"Acquisition of an exclusive licence to this patent enhances the value of Mobius products and increases our customers' competitive advantage in the marketplace".

"We are pleased to reach this licensing agreement with Mobius Photonics", says Alan Gordon, of the Office of Technology Development, Harvard University.

"Our agreement with Mobius is aligned with our goal of fostering commercialisation of US Government funded research".