Abstract
In this paper recent theoretical and experimental work in the area of multiple quantum well modulators is presented. The theoretical work includes the application of the effective mass approximation to compositional MQW structures and the use of a two-band tight-binding approximation to doping modulated Nipi structures. The theoretical calculations are used to obtain electric-field-dependent absorption and refractive index in the above MQW structures. Experimental eIectroabsorption in compositional MQW structures is described, as well as preliminary optical characterization of Nipi structures. Concepts of photoactivated and electrically addressed MQW-spatial light modulators are presented. Finally, theoretical evaluation of quantum dot arrays and their potential use in spatial light modulators is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8-18 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 825 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 19 Feb 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering