Title :
Microwave photonics
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. London, UK
fDate :
3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The low-loss wide-bandwidth capability of optoelectronic systems makes them attractive for the transmission and processing of microwave signals, while the development of high-capacity optical communication systems has required the use of microwave techniques in optical transmitters and receivers. These two strands have led to the development of the research area of microwave photonics. This paper describes the development of microwave photonic devices, describes their systems applications, and suggests likely areas for future development
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; array signal processing; electro-optical modulation; history; microwave photonics; reviews; semiconductor lasers; technological forecasting; antenna beam forming; external Modulators; future development; high-capacity optical communication systems; low-loss wide-bandwidth capability; microwave photonics; microwave rate modulated optical signals; optical fiber delay lines; optical signal processing; optoelectronic systems; phased array; phased-array antennas; photodetectors; semiconductor lasers; Injection-locked oscillators; Masers; Microwave devices; Microwave oscillators; Microwave photonics; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical modulation; Optical signal processing; Ultrafast optics;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
