Optically bistable operation in InGaAs/lnAIAs MOW laser diodes using resonant tunnelling effect

A new type of optically bistable operation using a resonant tunnelling effect has been achieved for InGaAs/lnAIAs MQW laser diodes for the first time. A clear optical bistability with a large on/off ratio was observed in the light output/voltage characteristics. Optical memory operation was also obtained with this MQW laser diode.