Open AccessPhotonic frequency-quadrupling scheme for millimeter-wave generation by employing feed-forward modulation technique
Author(s) -
Jing Li,
Tigang Ning,
Pei Li,
Chunhui Qi,
Xudong Hu,
Qian Zhou
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.18.002503
Subject(s) - optics , modulation (music) , extremely high frequency , transmission (telecommunications) , frequency modulation , physics , wavelength , computer science , telecommunications , radio frequency , acoustics
We theoretically analysis and numerically verify a frequency-quadrupling scheme which is capable of generating millimeter-wave (mm-wave) signals. The scheme is based on dual wavelength feed-forward modulation technique, which circumvents the need for direct modulation at mm-wave frequency band, providing potential for two-tone optical sources. The analytical models for transmission through a dispersive medium are confirmed by numerical simulations. Results of this study demonstrate that such a scheme offer realistic solutions to support future wireless systems.