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    • Materials Science
    • Photonics

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    • Multiple quantum well (MQW) diodes offer potential for integrated optical communication.
    • Simultaneous light transmission and reception in a single device is a key challenge in optoelectronics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop vertically stacked red, green, and blue (RGB) MQW diodes for integrated light detection and display.
    • To demonstrate a multifunctional device capable of both transmitting and receiving visible light signals.
    • To enable full-color display capabilities and efficient spectral separation of light.

    Main Methods:

    • Monolithic integration of red, green, and blue MQW diodes.
    • Incorporation of distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) filters within blue and green MQW diodes.
    • Fabrication of a vertically stacked RGB MQW transmitter/receiver system.

    Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of vertically stacked RGB MQW diodes functioning as dual transmitters and receivers.
    • Realization of full-color display capabilities using the integrated RGB MQW system.
    • Effective separation of red, green, and blue light components by the integrated DBR filters.

    Conclusions:

    • Vertically stacked RGB MQW diodes offer a versatile platform for multifunctional optoelectronic devices.
    • The developed system paves the way for advanced full-color displays with integrated light reception.
    • This work presents feasible routes for creating novel devices for optical communication and sensing applications.