9.6 GHz ultra-low phase noise signal generation from a diode-pumped solid-state laser

  • Erwin Portuondo-Campa
  • , Gilles Buchs
  • , Stefan Kundermann
  • , Steve Lecomte

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Abstract

We present ultra-low phase noise microwave generation based on a photonics oscillator. By using an ultra-narrow linewidth continuous-wave laser stabilized on a high-finesse optical cavity as a frequency reference, an optical frequency comb as an optical-to-microwave frequency divider and a photodiode for optical-to-electrical conversion, a 9.6 GHz carrier frequency signal has been generated with residual phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz and absolute phase noise below -165 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz and 1 MHz offset frequencies respectively. Further improvements of the system are under way.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics, MWP 2015 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467393683
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 14 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics, MWP 2015 - Paphos, Cyprus
Duration: Oct 26 2015Oct 29 2015

Publication series

Name2015 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics, MWP 2015 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceInternational Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics, MWP 2015
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityPaphos
Period10/26/1510/29/15

Keywords

  • low phase noise
  • microwave photonics generation
  • optical pulse interleaver

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