Title :
Microwave photonics: Past, present and future
Author :
Cox, Charles H. ; Ackerman, Edward I.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Syst., Inc., Billerica, MA
fDate :
Sept. 9 2008-Oct. 3 2008
Abstract :
In this paper we highlight some of the notable advances in microwave photonics over the last ~45 years and present some speculations about where we may go in the future. Some personal reminiscences are also included.
Keywords :
history; microwave photonics; history; microwave photonics; personal reminiscences; Bandwidth; Delay effects; Distributed feedback devices; Masers; Microwave devices; Microwave photonics; Noise figure; Optical fiber cables; Optical modulation; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave photonics, 2008. jointly held with the 2008 asia-pacific microwave photonics conference. mwp/apmp 2008. international topical meeting on
Conference_Location :
Gold Coast, Qld
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2168-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2169-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2008.4666621
