论文信息 - Fast 2 x 2 Mach-Zehnder optical space switches using InGaAsP-InP multiquantum-well structures

Fast 2 x 2 Mach-Zehnder optical space switches using InGaAsP-InP multiquantum-well structures

We report fast 2/spl times/2 Mach-Zehnder optical space switches by using quantum confined Stark effect in InGaAsP-InP multiquantum-well structures that are ultracompact, require low voltages, and employ a simple RF drive with RC time-constant limited lumped electrodes. Cut-off frequencies in excess of 10 GHz are observed suitable for a variety of fast optical switching applications.<<ETX>>

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