Title :
Photonics generation of phase-modulated RF pulses with carrier frequency agility for software-defined coherent radars
Author :
Ghelfi, Paolo ; Scotti, Filippo ; Laghezza, Francesco ; Bogoni, Antonella
Author_Institution :
National Laboratory of Photonic Networks, CNIT - Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
An innovative optical scheme generates software-defined phase-modulated RF pulses with carrier frequency agility from a mode-locked laser. Results show chirped pulses at 10 or 40GHz in a single setup, with phase-stability suitable for coherent radars.
Keywords :
Chirp; Frequency modulation; Laser radar; Laser stability; Optical filters; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
