GaN/AIGaN intersubband optoelectronic devices

H. Machhadani, P. Kandaswamy, S. Sakr, A. Vardi, A. Wirtmüller, L. Nevou, F. Guillot, G. Pozzovivo, M. Tchernycheva, A. Lupu, L. Vivien, P. Crozat, E. Warde, C. Bougerol, S. Schacham, G. Strasser, G. Bahir, E. Monroy, F. H. Julien

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Abstract

This paper reviews recent progress toward intersubband (ISB) devices based on III-nitride quantum wells (QWs). First, we discuss the specific features of ISB active region design using GaN/AlGaN materials, and show that the ISB wavelength can be tailored in a wide spectral range from near- to long infrared wavelengths by engineering the internal electric field and layer thicknesses. We then describe recent results for electro-optical waveguide modulator devices exhibiting a modulation depth as large as 14 dB at telecommunication wavelengths. Finally, we address a new concept of III-nitride QW detectors based on the quantum cascade scheme, and show that these photodetectors offer the prospect of high-speed devices at telecommunication wavelengths.

Original languageEnglish
Article number125023
JournalNew Journal of Physics
Volume11
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Dec 2009
Externally publishedYes

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