Optical Generation And Distribution Of Microwave Signals

George J. Simonis; Kenneth G. Purchase

doi:10.1117/12.978353

18 November 1989 Optical Generation And Distribution Of Microwave Signals

George J. Simonis, Kenneth G. Purchase

Proceedings Volume 1039, 13th Intl Conf on Infrared and Millimeter Waves; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.978353
Event: 13th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 1987, Honolulu, HI, United States

Abstract

We report the results of the optical generation of microwave signals superimposed as a modulation on an optical carrier by means of laser heterodyning. The modulated optical carrier can be easily distributed with fiber-optic cables. This approach offers microwave distribution advantages in size, weight, cost, and frequency diversity, which are desirable in improtant applications such as phased antenna control.

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George J. Simonis and Kenneth G. Purchase "Optical Generation And Distribution Of Microwave Signals", Proc. SPIE 1039, 13th Intl Conf on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, (18 November 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.978353

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