Title :
A compact tunable coherent terahertz source based on an hybrid integrated optical phase-lock loop
Author :
Ponnampalam, L. ; Steed, R.J. ; Fice, M.J. ; Renaud, C.C. ; Rogers, D.C. ; Moodie, D.G. ; Maxwell, G.D. ; Lealman, I.F. ; Robertson, M.J. ; Pavlovic, L. ; Naglic, L. ; Vidmar, M. ; Seeds, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. London, London, UK
Abstract :
A tuneable terahertz source based on the first hybrid integrated optical phase-lock loop is presented. Generated signals have linewidth <;lkHz and phase noise <;-80 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. The measured output power at 300 GHz was -22 dBm.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; light coherence; microwave photonics; optical noise; optical phase locked loops; optical tuning; phase noise; photodetectors; terahertz wave generation; compact tunable coherent terahertz source; frequency 10 kHz; frequency 300 GHz; hybrid integrated optical phase-lock loop; output power; phase noise; signal generation; Bandwidth; Delay; Laser tuning; Masers; Microwave filters; Optical filters; Optical mixing;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2010 IEEE Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, QC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7824-8
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2010.5664138
