Title :
Multiple quantum well directional coupler as a self-electro-optic effect device
Author :
Keyworth, B.P. ; Cada, Michael ; Glinski, J.M. ; SpringThorpe, A.J. ; Rolland, C. ; Hill, K.O.
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, Canada
Abstract :
A report is made here on results obtained with a GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum well directional coupler configured as a SEED device. A robust optical switching operation is demonstrated with a high contrast ratio and constant output power.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; directional couplers; electro-optical devices; gallium arsenide; optical couplers; optical switches; semiconductor quantum wells; GaAs-AlGaAs; Kramers-Kronig transformation; SEED device; constant output power; cross-coupling; high contrast ratio; lower cladding; multiple quantum well directional coupler; optical switching operation; self-electro-optic effect device; upper cladding;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19901300
