Applied Plasmonics, Inc Announced Its First Plasmon Enabled Device (PED) Capable of Generating Light Using Previously Unknown Physical Principles.GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Light Emitting PED n. 1. A basket; a hammer; a pannier. produces light of extraordinary quality and purity using a unique process that manufactures PEDs using a single thin layer of metal on a substrate such as silicon, glass, or high flatness plastic. The technology works by passing an electron beam A stream of electrons, or electricity, that is directed towards a receiving object. See electron beam imaging and electron beam lithography. , such as used in common television sets, past a series of nano-antennas. The beam causes the nano-antennas to resonate, and in doing so the nano-antennas emit light. The light from PEDs may be used in a variety of applications including computer communications over fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber , signal distribution on very large scale Integrated Circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. such as microprocessors and memories, and potentially to provide high efficiency lighting in commercial buildings and residences. "Applied Plasmonics has created a new way to make light efficiently", said Dr. Jonathan Gorrell Chief Technology Officer of Applied Plasmonics. "While our technology relies on extremely advanced and new principles of physics, the light emitting devices themselves are simple and easy to make. We believe that this new approach will be of great interest to a wide variety of industries." The light quality and purity produced by the PEDs is similar in nature to laser light, but without many of its drawbacks. The new approach holds the promise to improve light efficiency several times over the nearest alternative. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Richard Vento, Chairman of the Board of Applied Plasmonics, "we're really excited by this breakthrough technology. The applications appear limitless, and it's simple to manufacture." Dr. Paul Holloway Paul Holloway is an Australian politician, and an Australian Labor Party member of the South Australian Legislative Council since being appointed in 1995, and ex-member for Mitchell from 1989 to 1993. , Professor of Materials Science at the University of Florida University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. has independently verified that the light emitting devices function. The company plans to release a demonstration system in the fourth quarter. About Applied Plasmonics Applied Plasmonics, Inc based in Gainesville Florida is a Research and Development company dedicated to expanding the use of new physics to produce products that improve the quality of life through reductions in energy usage, increases in computer speed, and the enablement of completely new products based on the company's technology. More information is available at http://www.appliedplasmonics.com |
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