Title :
Microwave spectral analysis using optical spectral hole burning
Author :
Mohan, R. Krishna ; Cole, Zachary ; Reibel, Randy R. ; Chang, Tiejun ; Merkel, Kristian D. ; Babbit, Wm.R. ; Colice, Max ; Schlottau, Friso ; Wagner, Kelvin H.
Author_Institution :
Spectrum Lab., Montana State Univ., Bozeman, MT, USA
Abstract :
A microwave spectrum analyzer capable of capturing multi-GHz spectra with sub-MHz resolution and unity probability of intercept based on optical spectral hole burning materials is proposed and initial demonstrations presented.
Keywords :
microwave photonics; microwave spectra; optical hole burning; spectral analysers; microwave spectral analysis; microwave spectrum analyzer; multiGHz spectra; optical spectral hole burning; subMHz resolution; unity probability; Acoustic diffraction; Acoustic signal detection; Bandwidth; Frequency; Holographic optical components; Holography; Optical arrays; Optical materials; Signal resolution; Spectral analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2004. MWP'04. 2004 IEEE International Topical Meeting on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8491-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2004.1396826
