blue laser diodes
E236940
Blue laser diodes are semiconductor devices that emit coherent blue light, enabling high-density optical storage, advanced displays, and various precision industrial and scientific applications.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| blue laser diodes canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2144295 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: blue laser diodes Context triple: [Shuji Nakamura, knownFor, blue laser diodes]
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A.
Laser
Laser is the costumed mascot representing Lasell University at its athletic events and campus activities.
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B.
Esaki diode
The Esaki diode is a heavily doped semiconductor tunnel diode that exhibits negative differential resistance, enabling high-speed and microwave-frequency electronic applications.
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C.
Blue Electric Light
Blue Electric Light is a studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, showcasing his signature blend of rock, funk, and soul.
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D.
Blue Segment
Blue Segment is an abstract painting by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky, exemplifying his pioneering exploration of color, form, and non-representational composition.
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E.
the Blue
The Blue is the traditional nickname and spirit symbol representing Phillips Academy Andover’s athletic teams and school community.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: blue laser diodes Target entity description: Blue laser diodes are semiconductor devices that emit coherent blue light, enabling high-density optical storage, advanced displays, and various precision industrial and scientific applications.
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A.
Laser
Laser is the costumed mascot representing Lasell University at its athletic events and campus activities.
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B.
Esaki diode
The Esaki diode is a heavily doped semiconductor tunnel diode that exhibits negative differential resistance, enabling high-speed and microwave-frequency electronic applications.
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C.
Blue Electric Light
Blue Electric Light is a studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, showcasing his signature blend of rock, funk, and soul.
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D.
Blue Segment
Blue Segment is an abstract painting by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky, exemplifying his pioneering exploration of color, form, and non-representational composition.
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E.
the Blue
The Blue is the traditional nickname and spirit symbol representing Phillips Academy Andover’s athletic teams and school community.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
optoelectronic device
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semiconductor laser diode ⓘ |
| advantageOver |
red laser diodes in data storage density
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red laser diodes in spot size ⓘ |
| basedOn | III-V compound semiconductors ⓘ |
| commercializationPeriod | late 1990s and early 2000s ⓘ |
| comparedTo | red laser diodes ⓘ |
| developedFrom |
advances in GaN epitaxial growth
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advances in semiconductor heterostructures ⓘ |
| emits |
blue laser light
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coherent light ⓘ |
| enables |
compact solid-state light sources
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high-resolution imaging ⓘ higher data storage density than red laser diodes ⓘ smaller optical spot size ⓘ |
| hasProperty |
continuous-wave or pulsed operation
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direct bandgap semiconductor structure ⓘ high beam brightness ⓘ narrow spectral linewidth ⓘ shorter wavelength than red and infrared laser diodes ⓘ single-mode or multi-mode operation ⓘ temperature-sensitive wavelength ⓘ |
| operatingWavelengthRange | approximately 400 nm to 490 nm ⓘ |
| packagedAs |
TO-can packages
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integrated modules with driver electronics ⓘ surface-mount packages ⓘ |
| requires |
current and temperature control
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electrostatic discharge protection ⓘ proper heat sinking ⓘ |
| typicalWavelength |
405 nm
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445 nm ⓘ 450 nm ⓘ |
| usedFor |
3D printing and additive manufacturing
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Blu-ray Disc technology ⓘ HD DVD technology ⓘ
linked to:
HD DVD
Raman spectroscopy ⓘ alignment and positioning systems ⓘ bio-sensing ⓘ flow cytometry ⓘ fluorescence excitation in life sciences ⓘ head-mounted displays ⓘ head-up displays ⓘ high-density optical data storage ⓘ high-resolution optical recording ⓘ holography ⓘ industrial material processing ⓘ laser light shows ⓘ laser light sources for RGB display systems ⓘ laser microscopy ⓘ laser projection displays ⓘ laser-based digital cinema projectors ⓘ lithography and direct laser writing ⓘ micro-machining ⓘ optical data communication experiments ⓘ optical metrology ⓘ optical sensors ⓘ pico-projectors ⓘ precision cutting of thin materials ⓘ projection mapping ⓘ |
| usedIn |
consumer electronics
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industrial equipment ⓘ scientific instruments ⓘ |
| usesActiveMaterial |
gallium nitride (GaN)
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indium gallium nitride (InGaN) ⓘ |
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Subject: blue laser diodes Description of subject: Blue laser diodes are semiconductor devices that emit coherent blue light, enabling high-density optical storage, advanced displays, and various precision industrial and scientific applications.
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