Abstract

A noninterferometric technique for optical subtraction is demonstrated that employs a multiple-quantum-well reflection–electroabsorption modulator and provides lower insertion loss, larger contrast ratio, and linearity over a larger dynamic range than similar techniques previously reported.

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Resonant tunneling in thin-barrier multiple-quantum-well electroabsorption modulators

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