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Dispersive Fourier Transformation for Versatile Microwave Photonics Applications

Wang, Chao (2014) Dispersive Fourier Transformation for Versatile Microwave Photonics Applications. Photonics, 1 (4). pp. 586-612. ISSN 2304-6732. (doi:10.3390/photonics1040586) (KAR id:46443)

Abstract

Abstract: Dispersive Fourier transformation (DFT) maps the broadband spectrum of an ultrashort optical pulse into a time stretched waveform with its intensity profile mirroring the spectrum using chromatic dispersion. Owing to its capability of continuous pulse-by-pulse spectroscopic measurement and manipulation, DFT has become an emerging technique for ultrafast signal generation and processing, and high-throughput real-time measurements, where the speed of traditional optical instruments falls short. In this paper, the principle and implementation methods of DFT are first introduced and the recent development in employing DFT technique for widespread microwave photonics applications are presented, with emphasis on real-time spectroscopy, microwave arbitrary waveform generation, and microwave spectrum sensing. Finally, possible future research directions for DFT-based microwave photonics techniques are discussed as well.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.3390/photonics1040586
Subjects: T Technology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences > School of Engineering and Digital Arts
Depositing User: Tina Thompson
Date Deposited: 05 Jan 2015 12:34 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2021 13:21 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/46443 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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