Resonant Tunneling Diode Oscillators for Optical Communications

Watson, S. , Zhang, W., Wang, J., Al-Khalidi, A. , Cantu, H., Figueiredo, J., Wasige, E. and Kelly, A. E. (2017) Resonant Tunneling Diode Oscillators for Optical Communications. In: Third International Conference on Applications of Optics and Photonics, Faro, Portugal, 08-12 May 2017, 104532Q. ISBN 9781510613836 (doi: 10.1117/12.2276319)

Abstract

The ability to use resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs) as both transmitters and receivers is an emerging topic, especially with regards to wireless communications. Successful data transmission has been achieved using electronic RTDs with carrier frequencies exceeding 0.3 THz. Specific optical-based RTDs, which act as photodetectors, have been developed by adjusting the device structure to include a light absorption layer and small optical windows on top of the device to allow direct optical access. This also allows the optical signal to directly modulate the RTD oscillation. Both types of RTD oscillators will allow for seamless integration of high frequency radio and optical fiber networks.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Additional Information: This work was performed as part of the iBROW project (www.ibrow-project.eu) which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 645369.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Wasige, Professor Edward and Cantu, Dr Horacio and Watson, Dr Scott and Kelly, Professor Anthony and Al-Khalidi, Dr Abdullah and Wang, Dr Jue and Zhang, Dr Weikang
• Authors: Watson, S., Zhang, W., Wang, J., Al-Khalidi, A., Cantu, H., Figueiredo, J., Wasige, E., and Kelly, A. E.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering; College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• ISSN: 0277-786X
• ISBN: 9781510613836
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
• First Published: First published in Third International Conference on Applications of Optics and Photonics: 104532Q
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