Magazine Article

Stabilizing Microwave Frequency of a Photonic Oscillator

TBMG-15

09/01/2006

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A scheme for stabilizing the frequency of a microwave signal is proposed that exploits the operational characteristics of a coupled optoelectronic oscillator (COEO) and related optoelectronic equipment. An essential element in the scheme is a fiber mode-locked laser (MLL), the optical frequency of which is locked to an atomic transition. In this scheme, the optical frequency stability of the mode-locked laser is transferred to that of the microwave in the same device. Relative to prior schemes for using wideband optical frequency comb to stabilize microwave signals, this scheme is impler and lends itself more readily to implementation in relatively compact, rugged equipment. The anticipated development of small, low-power, lightweight, highly stable microwave oscillators based on this scheme would afford great benefits in communication, navigation, metrology, and fundamental sciences.

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"Stabilizing Microwave Frequency of a Photonic Oscillator," Mobility Engineering, September 1, 2006.
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Sep 1, 2006
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TBMG-15
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Magazine Article
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English