Microwave-to-Optical Conversion in WGM Resonators
TBMG-11316
11/01/2008
- Content
Microwave-to-optical frequency converters based on whispering-gallery-mode (WGM) resonators have been proposed as mixers for the input ends of microwave receivers in which, downstream of the input ends, signals would be processed photonically. A frequency converter as proposed (see figure) would exploit the nonlinearity of the electromagnetic response of a WGM resonator made of LiNbO3 or another suitable ferroelectric material. Up-conversion would take place by three-wave mixing in the resonator.
- Citation
- "Microwave-to-Optical Conversion in WGM Resonators," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2008.