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Improved configuration and reduction of phase noise in a narrow linewidth ultrawideband optical RF source

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In this Letter, we report on the improved configuration of a widely tunable optical RF generation system, particularly for the generation of low-frequency RF, as well as the reduction of phase noise in that same system. Using an amplitude modulator, a simplified system design was demonstrated with fewer components and improved phase noise performance, especially at RF frequencies below 36GHz. Excess phase noise due to acoustic vibrations of the optical fibers was also successfully eliminated by mechanical isolation. A minimum phase noise of 124dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset was demonstrated at 4 GHz.

© 2014 Optical Society of America

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