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Smooth, low-damage, definition of InGaAlAs asymmetric Fabry-Perot optical transmission modulators by Cl{sub 2}+Ar reactive-ion-beam etching

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OSTI ID:203216
Chlorine-argon-based reactive-ion-beam etching was used successfully to etch novel InGaAlAs (1.32 {mu}m-wavelength Fabry-Perot resonator transmission) modulators. Resulting etch is very smooth, anisotropic, and has low etch-induced (sidewall) damage. Use of this simple chemistry eliminates difficulties with polymer formation encountered in hydrocarbon-based etches.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
203216
Report Number(s):
SAND--96-0289C; CONF-960582--1; ON: DE96007342
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English