Computations for the design of an integrated surface acoustic wave controlled semiconductor optical source

A superluminescent diode monolithically integrated with a surface acoustic wave Bragg-cell to operate as a beam deflector is proposed. The analysis procedures for determining the acoustic and optical modes, and modal diffraction of the optical beam are employed to develop a practical model for the integrated device. Results from this model are used to assess the operational characteristics of the proposed integrated device and to provide design guidelines.