Location History:
- New Brunswick, NJ (US) (2003)
- Lawrenceville, NJ (US) (2007 - 2011)
- Lawrence Township, NJ (US) (2014)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2003-2025
Title: Alan Michael Braun: Innovator in Photonic Integrated Circuits
Introduction
Alan Michael Braun is a distinguished inventor based in Lawrence Township, NJ (US). He holds a total of 9 patents that showcase his contributions to the field of photonics and semiconductor technology. His innovative work has significantly advanced the capabilities of integrated vacuum cell assemblies and diode lasers.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is for integrated vacuum cell assemblies. This invention describes vacuum cell assemblies that integrate a vacuum envelope with a photonic integrated circuit (PIC). The walls of the vacuum envelope are coupled to the PIC, allowing the PIC to form at least one wall of the vacuum envelope. This design provides an optically accessible medium and surface for transmitting and distributing light into various cavities of the vacuum envelope through one or more nonplanar waveguides. Additionally, a surface of the PIC may include a material compatible with the walls of the vacuum envelope, such as a silicon-based vacuum envelope bonded to a silicon nitride or amorphous silicon surface of the PIC. Each waveguide may include a bridge structure that forms a planar surface for tightly bonding with the vacuum envelope, preserving the properties of the transmitted light between opposing sections of the waveguide.
Another significant patent is for a single ridge N-P-N diode laser. This invention relates to a diode laser and a method for producing it. In one embodiment, the diode laser comprises a passive pedestal layer structure, an active ridge layer structure positioned over the passive pedestal layer structure, and a p-contact contacting the top side of the active ridge layer structure. It also includes a first n-contact disposed on one side of the active ridge layer structure, a second n-contact on the opposite side, and an n-final-metal layer connecting the two n-contacts, ensuring continuity over the active ridge layer structure.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Alan has worked with notable organizations such as Sarnoff Corporation and SRI International. His experience in these companies has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in technology.
Collaborations
Alan has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Joseph H. Abeles and Martin Kwakernaak. Their joint efforts have further propelled the development of cutting-edge technologies in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Alan Michael Braun is a prominent inventor whose work in photonic integrated circuits and diode lasers
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