Title :
A cat´s eye multiple quantum-well modulating retro-reflector
Author :
Rabinovich, W.S. ; Mahon, R. ; Goetz, P.G. ; Waluschka, E. ; Katzer, D.S. ; Binari, S.C. ; Gilbreath, G.C.
Author_Institution :
U.S. Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
3/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new kind of modulating retro-reflector using cat´s eye optics and a multiple quantum-well electro-absorption modulator array is described. The device exhibits retro-reflection over a 30/spl deg/ field of view and can support data rates of up to 50 Mb/s using 1-mm pixels. The use of the device in free-space optical communication is discussed.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; electroabsorption; mirrors; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical links; quantum well devices; semiconductor quantum wells; 1-mm pixels; 50 Mbit/s; In/sub 0.17/Ga/sub 0.83/As-Al/sub 0.13/Ga/sub 0.87/As; cat eye multiple quantum-well modulating retro-reflector; data rates; field of view; free-space optical communication; multiple quantum-well electro-absorption modulator array; optical link; Apertures; Laboratories; Liquid crystal devices; Optical arrays; Optical fiber communication; Optical interconnections; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Quantum well devices;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2002.807904
