Title :
Measurement of photodiode harmonic distortion using optical comb sources and high-resolution optical filtering
Author :
McKinney, Jason D. ; Leaird, Daniel E. ; Weiner, Andrew M. ; Williams, Keith J.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Technol. Branch, U.S. Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
Optical combs and high-resolution optical filtering are utilized for high-fidelity measurements of photodiode harmonic distortion. This new technique uses a single laser and phase modulation-alleviating requirements on laser frequency stabilization and modulator bias control.
Keywords :
harmonic distortion; laser beams; laser frequency stability; optical control; optical filters; optical modulation; optical variables measurement; phase modulation; photodiodes; high-resolution optical filtering; laser frequency stabilization; modulator bias control; optical comb sources; phase modulation; photodiode harmonic distortion measurement; Distortion measurement; Filtering; Harmonic distortion; Laser noise; Laser stability; Optical distortion; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Phase modulation; Photodiodes; (230.5170) Photodiodes; (320.5540) Pulse shaping; (350.0350) Optical frequency combs;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
