Electrically tunable Fabry-Perot mirror using multiple quantum well index modulation

We describe a novel surface normal Fabry–Perot multiple quantum well index reflection modulator which may be tuned electrically. The Fabry–Perot étalon, composed of two AlAs/Ga1−xAlxAs quarter-wavelength grating mirrors separating a multiple quantum well GaAs/Ga1−xAlxAs active medium, is formed in a...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Applied physics letters 1988-08, Vol.53 (8), p.637-639
Main Authors: SIMES, R. J, YAN, R. H, GEELS, R. S, COLDREN, L. A, ENGLISH, J. H, GOSSARD, A. C, LISHAN, D. G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Optical elements, devices, and systems
Optical processors, correlators, and modulators
Optics
Physics
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:We describe a novel surface normal Fabry–Perot multiple quantum well index reflection modulator which may be tuned electrically. The Fabry–Perot étalon, composed of two AlAs/Ga1−xAlxAs quarter-wavelength grating mirrors separating a multiple quantum well GaAs/Ga1−xAlxAs active medium, is formed in a single growth by molecular beam epitaxy. Contrast ratios of up to 8:1 at 873 nm have been measured.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.99837