Title :
High-stability phase-coded RF pulses for coherent radars from a mode-locking laser
Author :
Scotti, Filippo ; Laghezza, Francesco ; Ghelfi, Paolo ; Bogoni, Antonella
Author_Institution :
National Laboratory of Photonic Networks, CNIT - Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
A novel scheme for photonic generation of phase-coded RF signals in coherent radars allows pulse-compression techniques exploiting an optical I/Q modulator, reducing system complexity. Results show superior phase-stability and quadrupled resolution.
Keywords :
Laser modes; Laser radar; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Phase modulation; 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
