Principles of a resonant cavity optical modulator
Applied Optics, Vol. 25, Issue 4, pp. 510-514 (1986)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.25.000510
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Abstract
We describe the principles of a resonant cavity optical modulator capable of modulation frequencies in the 10-GHz range. The dispersive properties of waveguides are used to achieve phase matching of the optical and rf waves, which differ in velocity by a factor of 3 in bulk electrooptic materials. The difference in propagation velocities also allows us to form a rectangular cavity with two opposite sides open through which the optical beam may be easily passed. A modulator employing this design is thus both efficient in its use of rf power and is easily optically aligned.
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Citation
T. F. Gallagher, N. H. Tran, and J. P. Watjen, "Principles of a resonant cavity optical modulator," Appl. Opt. 25, 510-514 (1986)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-25-4-510
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