Title :
A fibre optic serrodyne frequency translator based on a piezoelectrically-strained fibre phase shifter
Author :
Dakin, J.P. ; Wade, C.A. ; Haji-Michael, C.
Author_Institution :
Plessey Electronic Systems Research Ltd., Romsey, UK
fDate :
10/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An optical-fibre frequency shifter is described that is based upon the serrodyne technique and uses a simple piezoelectrically strained fibre as the phase shifting element. Acoustic damping and electronic feedback techniques for improving the response of the phase shifter are reported.
Keywords :
fibre optics; phase shifters; piezoelectric devices; acoustic damping; electronic feedback; fibre optic serrodyne frequency translator; phase shifting element; piezoelectrically-strained fibre phase shifter;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings J
DOI :
10.1049/ip-j:19850055
