GaN-based technology for MQW modulating retro-reflectors operating in the visible and ultraviolet spectral ranges

2011 International Conference on Space Optical Systems and Applications, ICSOS'11

Volumn , Issue , 2011, Pages 239-244

  Rivera, C ^a   Cabrero, J F ^a   Munuera, P ^a   Aragon F ^a  

^a Optical Communications Division   (Spain)

Author keywords

electro optical modulators; GaN; modulating retro reflectors; multiple quantum wells

Indexed keywords

APPLIED VOLTAGES; EFFICIENT METHOD; ELECTROOPTICAL MODULATORS; EXTINCTION RATIOS; GAN; INDUCED ELECTRIC FIELDS; MODULATING RETRO-REFLECTORS; NON-OPTIMIZED DEVICES; PERTURBATION APPROACH; VISIBLE AND ULTRAVIOLET;

ELECTRIC FIELDS; ELECTROABSORPTION MODULATORS; GALLIUM ALLOYS; GALLIUM NITRIDE; MODULATORS; REFLECTION;

SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM WELLS;

EID: 79959463531     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1109/ICSOS.2011.5783676     Document Type: Conference Paper

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