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Optical-to-RF Frequency Synthesis: Application Priorities for Ultra-low Phase Noise

Published

Author(s)

David A. Howe, Archita Hati, Craig W. Nelson, Lora L. Nugent-Glandorf

Abstract

We describe operational challenges and progress of optical frequency-comb dividers (OFDs) that synthesize RF signals from the optical domain. Our priorities include: (1) ultra-low phase-noise, (2) continuous operation, and (3) broadly low Allan deviation.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of OSA FiOLS 2015
Conference Dates
October 18-22, 2015
Conference Location
San Jose, CA
Conference Title
OSA FiOLS 2015
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

Oscillator, phase noise, stability, accuracy, frequency synthesizer, optical frequency divider, optical atomic standard

Citation

Howe, D. , Hati, A. , Nelson, C. and Nugent-Glandorf, L. (2015), Optical-to-RF Frequency Synthesis: Application Priorities for Ultra-low Phase Noise, Proceedings of OSA FiOLS 2015, San Jose, CA (Accessed April 26, 2024)

Created October 18, 2015, Updated February 19, 2017