Erbium-doped fiber is a gain medium exhibiting homogeneous line broadening at room temperature, while a semiconductor optical amplifier has a dominant feature of inhomogeneous line broadening. In this work, a semiconductor optical amplifier is incorporated into the cavity of an erbium-doped fiber ring laser to form a hybrid gain medium. Theoretical analysis shows that such a gain medium support...

Photonic crystal slab enables us to form an ultrasmall laser cavity with a modal volume close to the diffraction limit of light. However, the thermal resistance of such nanolasers, as high as 10(6) K/W, has prevented continuous-wave operation at room temperature. The present paper reports on the first successful continuous-wave operation at room temperature for the smallest nanolaser reported t...

We have used a two-dimensional drift-diffusion simulator, augmented by including accurate low-field mobility curves obtained by the Monte Carlo method, to study the operation of SiC MOSFETs both at room and high temperatures. A comparison with Si MOSFETs at room temperature is performed. Although drain current was higher in Si MOSFETs, SiC MOSFETs showed lower saturation conductance values. The...

University researchers and teacher facilitators implemented a state-funded professional development project during the 2005-06 academic year to help county middle school teachers improve student achievement in mathematics. In this paper, we discuss lessons and results from this innovative model, whose iterative cycle includes teacher content knowledge, item analysis from a high-stakes test, ped...

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Algebra Interview 1 The first interview began with Edwards asking “What is mathematics?” By asking follow-up questions as needed, Edwards made sure each student said something about the nature and role of definitions in mathematics. After that introductory discussion, each student was handed the following definition as it appears below. Binary operations were being studied in class, but the def...

The space heating in residential buildings accounts for a considerable amount of the primary energy use. Therefore, understanding the operation and performance of space heating systems becomes crucial in improving occupant comfort while reducing energy use. This study investigated the behavior of occupants adjusting their thermostat settings and heating system operations in a 62-unit affordable...