Title :
Carrier dynamics and slow light in semiconductor nanostructures
Author :
Mork, J. ; Hman, F.O. ; van der Poel, M. ; Chen, Y. ; Xue, W. ; Hansen, P.L. ; Yvind, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Commun., Tech. Univ. of Denmark, Copenhagen
Abstract :
We give an overview of slow and fast light effects in semiconductor waveguides. Experimental and theoretical results are presented, emphasizing the physics as well as the limitations imposed by the carrier dynamical processes.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; electroabsorption; nanostructured materials; optical waveguides; quantum well devices; semiconductor optical amplifiers; SOA; carrier dynamical process; electro-absorber effects; fast light effects; quantum well waveguide; semiconductor nanostructures; semiconductor waveguides; slow light effects; Delay effects; Electromagnetic waveguides; Fast light; Frequency; Optical saturation; Optical waveguides; Semiconductor nanostructures; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Semiconductor waveguides; Slow light; (190.5970) Semiconductor nonlinear optics including MQW; (250.5980) Semiconductor optical amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
