Title :
Optical techniques for microwave generation, transmission and control
Author :
Goldberg, L. ; Esman, R.D. ; Williams, K.J.
Author_Institution :
US Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
Techniques for optical generation of microwave signals to 35 GHz, including direct laser diode modulation, FM sideband injection locking of laser diodes, and offset frequency phase locking of solid-state lasers, are reviewed. Optical methods for controlling microwave devices, including phased array radar and oscillators, are described. Recent advances in optical transmission of microwave signal are examined.<>
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; microwave generation; microwave oscillators; optical modulation; semiconductor junction lasers; solid-state microwave devices; 35 GHz; EHF; FM sideband injection locking of laser diodes; direct laser diode modulation; microwave generation; offset frequency phase locking of solid-state lasers; optical transmission of microwave signal; phased array radar; Diode lasers; Injection-locked oscillators; Laser radar; Microwave devices; Microwave generation; Microwave theory and techniques; Optical arrays; Optical control; Optical modulation; Phased arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1990., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1990.99562
