Abstract
A simple photonic approach to generate ultrawideband (UWB) pulse signals utilizing a gain-switched semiconductor laser with optical feedback is proposed and demonstrated. The RF spectrum of the generated chaotic UWB signals has a bandwidth of 9 GHz and central frequency of 6.6 GHz (fractional bandwidth of 155%), which is consistent with the Federal Communications Commission indoor mask. The central frequency and bandwidth can be tuned by adjusting the bias current and feedback strength of the semiconductor laser. After transmission through a 30 km single-mode fiber, the spectrum shape of the chaotic UWB signals is almost unaffected by the chromatic dispersion of the fiber.
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