Assertion: laser diode | /r/HasProperty | based on theoretical work
Facets:
value: by william p. dumke
type: OTHER
value: largely
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: There has been ongoing debate as to whether IBM or GE invented the first laser diode which was largely based on theoretical work by William P. Dumke at IBM's Kitchawan Lab (currently known as the Thomas J. Watson Research Center) in Yorktown Heights, NY.