II-VI quantum-confined Stark effect modulators

Abstract The realization of p-doping with nitrogen of ZnSe and related alloys has enabled the development of quantum well laser structures. Similar structures can also be fabricated by MBE as optical modulators using the Stark effect on the exciton absorption. This is the first report of the growth and characterization of a ZnSe/ZnCdSe p-i-n quantum well modulator.