ZnSe/Zn0.75Cd0.25Se quantum wells have been grown on GaAs submicron gr
atings. In these quantum structures, we observe an optical anisotropy
induced by lateral confinement. Photoluminescence (PL) energy-shifts a
nd the PL temperature dependence indicate a moderate modulation of the
two-dimensional electron gas in the quantum well. (C) 1998 American I
nstitute of Physics.