Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C372S045010, C257S021000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07095542
ABSTRACT:
An electroabsorption modulator (10) includes at least one quantum well (26) in a conduction band and a corresponding quantum well (26) in a valence band. A barrier made from InGaAlAs or InGaAsP is formed within each of the quantum wells in the conduction and valence bands.
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Shin Dong-Soo
Yu Paul K.
Choi William
Greer Burns & Crain Ltd.
Mack Ricky
The Regents of the University of California
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