Abstract

Optically addressed spatial light modulators based on multiple quantum well (MQW) devices have demonstrated promising results for optical processing applications.¹ While the difraction performance of these devices has been generally characterized, a detailed transport model to describe device operation and to help optimize performance has not yet been developed. In this paper we describe the results of a new numerical device simulator in modeling grating formation and in determining She roles of various transport and geometrical effects in limiting device performance.

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