Title :
Optical generation of microwave signals with a dual-phase-shifted Al2O3:Yb3+ distributed-feedback laser
Author :
Bernhardi, E.H. ; Khan, M.R.H. ; Roeloffzen, C.G.H. ; van Wolferen, H.A.G.M. ; Wörhoff, K. ; de Ridder, R.M. ; Pollnau, M.
Author_Institution :
Integrated Opt. Microsyst. Group, Univ. of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Abstract :
We demonstrate the optical generation of stable microwave signals from a dual-wavelength distributed-feedback waveguide laser in ytterbium-doped alumina. The microwave beat signal was produced at ~15 GHz with a frequency stability of ±2.5 MHz.
Keywords :
aluminium compounds; distributed feedback lasers; laser stability; optical phase shifters; ytterbium; distributed-feedback laser; dual-phase-shifted laser; frequency stability; microwave beat signal; microwave signals; optical generation; waveguide laser; Masers; Microwave amplifiers; Microwave measurements; Microwave oscillators; Microwave photonics; Optical waveguides; Waveguide lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
