RF Photonic Technology in Optical Fiber Links [Paperback]

A review of RF photonic components and systems from leading scientists working in this field.This volume presents a review of RF (radio frequency) photonic components, transmission systems, and signal processing examples in optical fibers from leading academic, government, and industry scientists working in this field. It also introduces the reader to various related technologies such as direct modulation of laser sources, external modulation techniques, and detectors. With an emphasis on design, performance and practical application, this book will be of particular interest to engineers and research scientists developing novel systems based on optical fibers and analog RF applications.This volume presents a review of RF (radio frequency) photonic components, transmission systems, and signal processing examples in optical fibers from leading academic, government, and industry scientists working in this field. It also introduces the reader to various related technologies such as direct modulation of laser sources, external modulation techniques, and detectors. With an emphasis on design, performance and practical application, this book will be of particular interest to engineers and research scientists developing novel systems based on optical fibers and analog RF applications.RF photonic components, transmission systems, and signal processing examples in optical fibers are reviewed by leading academic, government, and industry scientists working in this field. This volume introduces various related technologies such as direct modulation of laser sources, external modulation techniques, and detectors. The text is aimed at engineers and scientists engaged in the research and development of optical fibers and analog RF applications.List of contributors; Introduction and preface; 1. Figures of merit and performance analysis of photonic microwave links Charles Cox and William S. C. Chang; 2. RF subcarrier links in local access networks Xiaolin Lu; 3. Analog modulation ofl“)