Transfer-matrix analysis of waveguide phase modulator using the linear electro-optic effect of asymmetric quantum wells

  • Y. W. Chen
  • , H. S. Li
  • , Z. Zhou
  • , K. L. Wang

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Abstract

The phase modulation of asymmetric quantum-well embedded waveguides is studied. In order to accurately analyze the modulation from quantum wells and optimize the performance of waveguide modulators, a transfer-matrix method is developed to calculate the bias-controlled phase modulation of waveguides with an arbitrary refractive index distribution. The refractive index change may include those from free-carrier effects and the nonlinear effects of bulk material and quantum wells. The linear electro-optic effect introduced by asymmetric quantum wells can potentially be used to improve the frequency performance of semiconductor waveguide phase modulators.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4903-4905
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume76
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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