Simulation of an electro-optic modulator based on the quantum-confined Stark effect in a two-layer InAlGaAs rib waveguide on an InP substrate

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 2019 · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1070/QEL16725· OSTI ID:23004893

Tsarev, A. V.

An electro-optic Mach – Zehnder modulator based on the quantum-confinement Stark effect in layered multiple-quantum-well InAlGaAs structures on InP substrate is numerically simulated. The novelty of the modulator design is the use of a two-layer rib optical waveguides, which provide technologically efficient (loss of 1.5 dB per element) coupling of the modulator with optical fibre. It is shown that, changing the electrode width and the distance between two waveguides in two Mach – Zehnder interferometer arms, one can match the impedance of the modulator with an external 50-Ω load and the velocities of microwave and optical waves in the modulator. The results of the study can be used in integrated optics, optical communication, and radiophotonics devices. (paper)

• OSTI ID: 23004893
• Journal Information: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Vol. 49, Issue 3; Other Information: Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7818
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
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ELECTRODES
IMPEDANCE
INDIUM PHOSPHIDES
INTERFEROMETERS
LAYERS
MICROWAVE RADIATION
OPTICAL FIBERS
OPTICS
QUANTUM WELLS
STARK EFFECT
SUBSTRATES
WAVEGUIDES