Title :
Optical generation of microwave reference frequencies
Author :
Maleki, Lute ; Matsko, Andrey B.
Author_Institution :
OEwaves Inc., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
Microwave photonics is promising for generation of spectrally pure high frequency RF signals. We review recent advances in photonic methods of generation of X-W band microwave references focusing on properties and capabilities of opto-electronic oscillators and optical frequency comb-based RF oscillators.
Keywords :
microwave photonics; optical harmonic generation; radiofrequency oscillators; X-W band microwave references; microwave photonics; microwave reference frequencies; optical frequency comb-based RF oscillators; optical generation; opto-electronic oscillators; spectrally pure high frequency RF signals; Masers; Microwave oscillators; Microwave photonics; Optical resonators;
Conference_Titel :
General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, 2011 XXXth URSI
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5117-3
DOI :
10.1109/URSIGASS.2011.6050330
