Integration of a resonant tunneling diode and an optical communications laser

Slight, T.J., Ironside, C.N., Stanley, C.R., Hopkinson, M. and Farmer, C.D. (2006) Integration of a resonant tunneling diode and an optical communications laser. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 18(14), pp. 1518-1520. (doi: 10.1109/LPT.2006.877574)

Abstract

We report on the first integration of a resonant tunneling diode and an optical communications laser operating at around 1.5 /spl μm. We demonstrate its low-frequency bistable operation and model its electrical characteristics.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Driver circuits, integrated optoelectronics, optical bistability, optical fiber communication, resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs), semiconductor lasers.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Stanley, Professor Colin and Slight, Dr Thomas and Ironside, Professor Charles
• Authors: Slight, T.J., Ironside, C.N., Stanley, C.R., Hopkinson, M., and Farmer, C.D.
• Subjects: Q Science > QC Physics; T Technology > T Technology (General)
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering; University Centres > Glasgow Materials Research Initiative
• Journal Name: IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 1041-1135
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2006 IEEE
• First Published: First published in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 18(14):1518-1520
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.