Title :
10-GHz bandwidth RF spectral analyzer with MHz resolution based on spectral-spatial holography in Tm3+:YAG
Author :
Gorju, G. ; Chauve, A. ; Crozatier, V. ; Le Gouët, J. Le ; Lorgeré, I. ; Bretenaker, F.
Author_Institution :
Lab. Aime Cotton, CNRS, Orsay
Abstract :
We introduce a novel holographic configuration for spectral analysis of optically carried RF signals using spectral hole burning materials . We reach a 10 GHz-bandwidth, a MHz resolution, and a 34 dB linear dynamic range.
Keywords :
holography; microwave photonics; optical hole burning; optical materials; spectral analysers; thulium; yttrium compounds; RF spectral analyzer; YAG:Tm3+; linear dynamic range; optically carried RF signals; spectral hole burning materials; spectral-spatial holographic configuration; Bandwidth; Diffraction; Holography; Laser beams; Optical sensors; Optical signal processing; Probes; Radio frequency; Signal resolution; Spectral analysis; (070.6020) Signal processing; (350.4010) Microwaves;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4627724
