Spatial Light Modulator and Optical Dynamic Memory using a 6x6 array of Self Eletro-optic Effect Devices.

Using a 6x6 array of integrated quantum well Self Electro-optic Effect Devices, we demonstrate an optically addressed spatial light modulator able to convert a visible, incoherent image into coherent infrared (IB) light. Depending on the IR wavelength used, the output is either a positive, binary thresholded version of the input (bistable mode), or its linear negative (self- linearized mode). This device can also function as a dynamic bistable memory, that can retain its internal state without power for times as long as 30s without power.