Title :
1.5-GHz bandwidth light modulator
Author :
Chow, Kingsum ; Comstock, R. ; Leonard, W.
Author_Institution :
Lockhead Palo Alto Research Lab., California, USA
fDate :
12/1/1969 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simple light modulator employing an interdigital microwave circuit and a short electrooptic crystal is described. Greater than 30 percent amplitude modulation, obtained by modulating the crystal birefringence, has been obtained between 0.8 and 2.3 GHz using 5 watts of RF drive power.
Keywords :
Bandwidth; Laser modes; Laser noise; Lasers and electrooptics; Mirrors; Optical modulation; Optical pulse shaping; Optical resonators; Ring lasers; Shape;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1969.1075704
