Title :
5.5 GHz multiple quantum well reflection modulator
Author :
Boyd, G.D. ; Bowers, John E. ; Soccolich, C.E. ; Miller, David A. B. ; Chemla ; Chirovsky, L.M.F. ; Gossard, Arthur C. ; English, J.H.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
fDate :
4/27/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors report the fabrication and operation of a high-speed reflection modulator using the quantum-confined Stark effect in GaAs quantum wells grown over a dielectric mirror. The modulator has a 5.5 GHz 3 dB response.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; Stark effect; electro-optical devices; gallium arsenide; integrated optics; optical modulation; semiconductor quantum wells; 5.5 GHz; GaAs quantum wells; dielectric mirror; multiple quantum well reflection modulator; quantum-confined Stark effect;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890381
