Title :
Observation of 100 GHz beat signal for millimeter-wave generation using Mach-Zehnder-modulator-based flat comb generator
Author :
Morohashi, Isao ; Sakamoto, Takahide ; Sotobayashi, Hideyuki ; Kawanishi, Tetsuya ; Hosako, Iwao
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Inf. & Commun. Technol., Koganei, Japan
Abstract :
We proposed a method for millimeter and terahertz wave generation using a Mach-Zehnder-modulator-based flat comb generator, and showed a 100 GHz beat signal by extracting two modes from 12.5 GHz-spaced comb signals.
Keywords :
millimetre wave generation; optical modulation; terahertz wave generation; Mach-Zehnder-modulator; beat signal; flat comb generator; frequency 100 GHz; frequency 12.5 GHz; millimeter-wave generation; terahertz wave generation; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Bandwidth; Fiber nonlinear optics; Millimeter wave devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical attenuators; Optical modulation; Optical pulse generation; RF signals; Signal generators; (230.2090) Electro-optical devices; (230.4110) Modulators;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
