Two-wave mixing in an erbium-doped fiber amplifier for modulation depth enhancement of optically carried microwave signals

We experimentally and theoretically analyze an original method based on two-wave mixing in an erbium-doped fiber amplifier for optical carrier reduction of microwave signals. 75% optical carrier attenuation has been observed, and a 10 dB modulation depth increase of the microwave signal is experimen...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 31; no. 3; p. 299
Main Authors Norcia-Molin, S, Tonda-Goldstein, S, Dolfi, D, Huignard, J P, Frey, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2006
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Summary:We experimentally and theoretically analyze an original method based on two-wave mixing in an erbium-doped fiber amplifier for optical carrier reduction of microwave signals. 75% optical carrier attenuation has been observed, and a 10 dB modulation depth increase of the microwave signal is experimentally demonstrated. Moreover, calculated results are in good agreement with measurements and predict that up to 80% carrier attenuation is easily possible.
ISSN:0146-9592
DOI:10.1364/ol.31.000299