Abstract

We report the bistable switching of an InSb étalon in a novel mode of operation where the necessary changes in refractive index are induced by minority carrier injection through a p-n junction. Refractive-index changes of ∼10⁻⁵ are achieved using 3-V pulses. Switch on and switch off characteristics and projected performance are discussed.

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