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Optics Express
|September 9, 2016
Summary
A new linearization technique using a dual parallel Mach-Zehnder modulator improves self-beating microwave photonics systems. This method offers broadband, low-distortion performance with minimal optical power loss.
Area of Science:
- Photonics and Optical Engineering
- Microwave Engineering
- Signal Processing
Background:
- Self-beating microwave photonics systems are crucial for high-frequency signal processing.
- Linearity is a key challenge in achieving high-performance microwave photonics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and analyze a novel linearization technique for self-beating microwave photonics.
- To enable broadband, low-distortion transmission and reception in these systems.
Main Methods:
- Development of a linearization technique utilizing a dual parallel Mach-Zehnder modulator.
- Analysis of the technique's performance in self-beating microwave photonics systems.
Main Results:
- The technique enables broadband transmission and reception with low distortion.
- A moderate electrical power penalty is incurred.
- A small optical power penalty of less than 1 dB is achieved.
Conclusions:
- The proposed linearization technique effectively enhances self-beating microwave photonics systems.
- The method presents a viable solution for achieving high-fidelity signal transmission.
