Title :
Optical methods for microwave signal generation
Author_Institution :
Budapest Technol. & Econ. Univ., Hungary
Abstract :
Methods for optical generation of microwave signals are presented along with their perspectives. The utilization of optical technology in microwave signal generation offers new features and improved performance: like wider tuning range, higher stability, lower noise, synchronization, etc. The optical signal generation has already many applications, and it is expanding rapidly.
Keywords :
microwave generation; microwave oscillators; microwave photonics; optical harmonic generation; optical modulation; microwave signal generation; optical methods; optical signal generation; optical technology; Fiber lasers; Laser beams; Laser tuning; Masers; Microwave generation; Microwave theory and techniques; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Optical tuning; Signal generators;
Conference_Titel :
Microwaves, Radar and Wireless Communications, 2004. MIKON-2004. 15th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
83-906662-7-8
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2004.1358470
