Cost-effective technique for the relocation of transmission characteristics of epitaxially grown Fabry–Pérot filter

A simulation model relying on Transfer Matrix Method is established to describe the working mechanism of an epitaxially grown multilayer Fabry–Pérot filter, which is formed by Metal-organic Chemical Vapor Deposition on GaAs substrate. By employing this model as theoretical guidance, a particular technique is proposed for the relocation of transmission characteristics (i.e. transmission peak wavelength and stop-band) of this filter. Two experiments are carried out to demonstrate this technique. In comparison with the typical one, this technique presents much higher efficiency, and consequentially is remarkably cost-effective. Moreover, this technique offers a referable methodology for the relocation of operation wavelengths of Fabry–Pérot micro-cavity-based devices.

► The influence of substrate has been incorporated into the simulation of F–P filter. ► A technique for the relocation of transmission characteristics of filter is proposed. ► Two experiments are carried out successfully to demonstrate this technique. ► The technique offers a methodology for other F–P micro-cavity-based devices.