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Microwave photonics systems based on whispering-gallery-mode resonators.

Aurélien Coillet1, Rémi Henriet, Kien Phan Huy

  • 1Optics Department, FEMTO-ST Institute.

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|August 22, 2013
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Researchers developed microwave photonics systems using ultra-high Q whispering gallery mode resonators. This advancement enables ultra-stable microwave frequency synthesis through Kerr optical frequency combs.

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Area of Science:

  • Microwave photonics
  • Nonlinear optics
  • Quantum optics

Background:

  • Microwave photonics integrates microwave and optical signals for advanced applications.
  • Ultra-high Q whispering gallery mode resonators are key components for these systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present techniques for building microwave photonics systems using ultra-high Q resonators.
  • To demonstrate Kerr optical frequency comb generation for microwave frequency synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Resonator polishing using a grind-and-polish technique.
  • Surface roughness measurement with a white light interferometric profilometer.
  • Fabrication of tapered silica fibers using the flame-brushing technique.
  • Observation of whispering gallery modes and Kerr comb formation using a wavelength-scanning laser.

Main Results:

  • Achieved ultra-high Q whispering gallery mode resonators.
  • Generated Kerr optical frequency combs with equidistant spectral lines.
  • Demonstrated GHz intermodal frequency for ultra-stable microwave frequency synthesis.

Conclusions:

  • The developed techniques enable the creation of advanced microwave photonics systems.
  • Kerr optical frequency combs generated are suitable for applications like ultra-stable microwave frequency synthesis.