Title :
Bragg Gratings (BG) structures and slow-light approach for the processing of RF signals over large bandwidths
Author :
Kaba, M. ; Zhou, F.C. ; Lim, A. ; Huignard, J.-P. ; Tonda, S. ; Dolfi, D. ; Decoster, D. ; Cliazelas, J.
Author_Institution :
THALES NTU, Singapore
Abstract :
Implementation of optical delay lines for microwave photonics requires the definition of dispersive structures able to perform large time delays over large RF bandwidths. Slow light approach and chirped Bragg gratings are proposed to overcome conventional limitations.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; delays; microwave photonics; optical delay lines; Bragg gratings structures; RF signal processing; chirped Bragg gratings; dispersive structures; microwave photonics; optical delay lines; slow-light approach; time delays; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bandwidth; Bragg gratings; Chirp; Delay effects; Dispersion; Optical modulation; Optical signal processing; Performance analysis; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2007 IEEE International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1167-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1168-9
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2007.4378174
