GB1326077A - Method for fabricating an electroluminescent semiconductor diode - Google Patents

Method for fabricating an electroluminescent semiconductor diode

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GB1326077A
GB1326077A GB4209970A GB4209970A GB1326077A GB 1326077 A GB1326077 A GB 1326077A GB 4209970 A GB4209970 A GB 4209970A GB 4209970 A GB4209970 A GB 4209970A GB 1326077 A GB1326077 A GB 1326077A
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melt
aluminium
gallium
seed
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GB4209970A 1969-09-23 1970-09-03 Method for fabricating an electroluminescent semiconductor diode Expired GB1326077A (en)

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JP (1) JPS5032035B1 (enExample)
DE (1) DE2045943A1 (enExample)
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