Prospects and problems of using the quantum-size semiconductor heterostructures in optoelectronics

Аuthors

Ignatyev F. N.

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 4, Volokolamskoe shosse, Moscow, А-80, GSP-3, 125993, Russia

e-mail: f.n.ignatiev@mtu-net.ru

Abstract

Possibilities to use the quantum-size heterostructures for conversion of optical signals are investigated. In maintenance of the offered mechanism of conversion the nano-size semiconductor heterostructures were developed. Analytical expressions for rate and quality of conversion are received. Preliminary estimations show that quantum-size structures can be used for working out of optical converters, modulators, multiplexers.

Keywords:

semiconductor heterostructures, superlattice, quantum wells, irradiative recombination, optical signal.