Title :
Demonstration of dual-polarization fiber ring laser for microwave generation
Author :
Clark, T.R. ; Airola, M.B. ; Sova, R.M.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate a photonic technique for the tunable generation of RF, microwave and millimeter wave signals with a single optical source. A dual-polarization supporting and maintaining fiber ring laser is constructed and its use as a tunable RF source is demonstrated.
Keywords :
fibre lasers; light polarisation; microwave generation; microwave photonics; millimetre wave generation; optical tuning; ring lasers; RF tunable generation; dual-polarization fiber ring laser; microwave generation; millimeter wave signals; Fiber lasers; Masers; Microwave generation; Microwave theory and techniques; Millimeter wave technology; RF signals; Radio frequency; Ring lasers; Signal generators; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2004. MWP'04. 2004 IEEE International Topical Meeting on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8491-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2004.1396853
