Optical modulator having reflection layers
US9740032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/10
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical modulator is provided, including a lower reflection layer, an active layer formed on the lower reflection layer, and an upper reflection layer formed on the active layer. The active layer includes a multiple quantum well structure including a quantum well layer and a quantum barrier layer. The upper reflection layer includes a dielectric material. A plurality of micro cavity layers are included in the upper reflection layer.
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