Cantilever actuator processing to control photoluminescence of quantum wells coupled across nanoscale air gaps

Wing S. Chan, Mika J. Saarinen, Joseph J Talghader

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Abstract

A nanomechanical actuator was fabricated to control the electron states of quantum wells coupled across air gaps. This actuator was composed of a collapsed cantilever containing quantum wells and a set of parallel plate electrostatic actuators. The actuators were designed to alter the coupling distance between the wells by a few nanometers over a 200nm gap. The actuation region is separated from the quantum coupling regions so that Stark effect interference is avoided. Preliminary raw data suggests actuator motion. Such an actuator may be applied to infrared photodetectors with wide tuning ranges.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - OMN2011
Subtitle of host publication16th International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics
Pages151-152
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event16th International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, OMN2011 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: Aug 8 2011Aug 11 2011

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics
ISSN (Print)2160-5033
ISSN (Electronic)2160-5041

Other

Other16th International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, OMN2011
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period8/8/118/11/11

Keywords

  • Quantum coupling
  • actuator
  • cantilever
  • heterostructures

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