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Carrier escape dynamics in a single quantum well waveguide modulator

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Picosecond excite-probe studies are performed on a single quantum well waveguide modulator giving a direct measure of the escape of photogenerated carriers from a quantum well. Both the effects of exciton saturation and external field screening are observed in the transient transmission change. The results are consistent with the escape of carriers by thermionic emission.

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  1. D. C. Hutchings

    Present address: Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ, Glasgow, UK

  2. A. Miller

    Present address: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of St. Andrews, KY19 9SS, Fife, UK

  3. J. A. Cavaillès

    Present address: Alcatel-Alsthom Recherche, Route de Nozay, 91460, Marcoussis, France

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  1. Center for Research in Electro-Optics and Lasers, University of Central Florida, 32826, Orlando, FL, USA

    R. Bambha, D. C. Hutchings, M. J. Snelling, P. Likamwa & A. Miller

  2. Amoco Technology Company, P.O. Box 3011, 60566, Naperville, IL, USA

    A. L. Moretti, R. W. Wickman, K. A. Stair & T. E. Bird

  3. AT&T Bell Laboratories, Crawfords Corner, 07733, Holmdel, NJ, USA

    J. A. Cavaillès & D. A. B. Miller

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Bambha, R., Hutchings, D.C., Snelling, M.J. et al. Carrier escape dynamics in a single quantum well waveguide modulator. Opt Quant Electron 25, S965–S971 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00430338

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