Millimeter-wave signal generation using optical difference frequency generation in rectangular waveguide embedded with LiTaO3

Hiroshi Murata, Yuto Maejima, Yasuyuki Okamura, Atsushi Kanno, Tetsuya Kawanishi

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Abstract

Millimeter-wave signal generation devices using difference frequency generation based on the second order nonlinear optical effect in rectangular waveguide circuits were studied in detail theoretically and experimentally. 60GHz-band signals were successfully obtained from fabricated proto-type devices using a straight rectangular waveguide with z-cut LiTaO3 crystal. T-branching waveguide devices are also proposed to obtain an enhanced output signal.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Microwave Week 2013, EuMW 2013 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2013
Subtitle of host publication43rd European Microwave Conference
Pages870-873
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Dec 1
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 43rd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2013 - Held as Part of the 16th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2013 - Nuremberg, Germany
Duration: 2013 Oct 72013 Oct 10

Publication series

NameEuropean Microwave Week 2013, EuMW 2013 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2013: 43rd European Microwave Conference

Other

Other2013 43rd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2013 - Held as Part of the 16th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityNuremberg
Period13/10/713/10/10

Keywords

  • Difference frequency generation
  • Microwave photonics
  • Nonlinear optical effect
  • Polarization reversal
  • Quasiphase matching
  • Rectangular waveguide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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