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Title: All optical millimeter-wave electrical signal generation using an integrated mode-locked semiconductor ring laser and photodiode

Journal Article · · IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/68.643294· OSTI ID:585897
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The first monolithic photonic integrated circuit for all-optical generation of millimeter (mm)-wave electrical signals is reported. The design integrates a mode-locked semiconductor ring diode laser, an optical amplifier, and a high-speed photodetector into a single optical integrated circuit. Signal generation is demonstrated at frequencies of 30, 60, and 90 GHz.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
585897
Journal Information:
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, Vol. 9, Issue 12; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English