Photonic-chip-based RF spectrum analyzer Raphael Bouskila

6/23/2016R. Bouskila2 Outline Introduction Introduction Waveguide Waveguide RF spectrum analyzer RF spectrum analyzer Conclusion Conclusion

6/23/2016R. Bouskila3 Introduction

6/23/2016R. Bouskila4 Waveguide Amount of nonlinearity dependent on intensity: Amount of nonlinearity dependent on intensity: Fiber core diameter: ~8-10 μm Fiber core diameter: ~8-10 μm –Effective area: ~50-80 μm 2

6/23/2016R. Bouskila5 Waveguide Second problem: Dispersion Second problem: Dispersion –N.B. D = D WG + D mat

6/23/2016R. Bouskila6 Waveguide What to do? What to do? Solution: Ridge (or rib) waveguide Solution: Ridge (or rib) waveguide

6/23/2016R. Bouskila7 Waveguide High nonlinearity achieved via extremely high mode confinement High nonlinearity achieved via extremely high mode confinement –A eff : 2.61 μm 2 Low dispersion achieved by compensating D mat with D WG Low dispersion achieved by compensating D mat with D WG

6/23/2016R. Bouskila8 Waveguide When they say “wide bandwidth,” they aren’t kidding: When they say “wide bandwidth,” they aren’t kidding:

6/23/2016R. Bouskila9 RF spectrum analyzer Regular PSD: Regular PSD: RF spectrum: RF spectrum: Used to characterize sources and components; provides information about distortions and nonidealities Used to characterize sources and components; provides information about distortions and nonidealities

6/23/2016R. Bouskila10 RF spectrum analyzer Typically done using expensive electronics Typically done using expensive electronics All-optical method preferred! All-optical method preferred!

6/23/2016R. Bouskila11 RF spectrum analyzer

6/23/2016R. Bouskila12 RF spectrum analyzer

6/23/2016R. Bouskila13 Conclusion Advantages: Advantages: –Ultrawide bandwidth –Record-setting nonlinearity –Low dispersion Limitations: Limitations: –Material and fabrication costs –Dispersion could be minimized further

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