Wavelength Multiplexed Electro-Optically Controllable, Fiber Optic Multi-Tap Delay Line

Abstract

The wavelength multiplexed, electro-optically controllable, fiber optic multi-tap delay line utilizes a first output signal from a plurality of amplitude adjustable continuous-wave (CW) optical lasers multiplexed to form a combined optical signal onto which a radio frequency signal is imposed thereby shifting the combined optical signal which is then demultiplexed. A second output signal of the plurality of CW lasers is phase adjusted and combined with the demultiplexed combined optical signal to form a RF phase adjusted modulated optical signal. The plurality of phase adjusted modulated optical signals pass through associated optical delay lines and are multiplexed to form a single optical signal containing a plurality of optical channels having different characteristics which is applied to a detector to produce an output electrical signal for transmission to using devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 29, 1999
Accession Number
ADD019485

Entities

People

  • Lesli E. Chipman
  • Robert P. Moeller
  • William K. Burns

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Continuous Waves
  • Databases
  • Delay Lines
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Interferometers
  • Inventions
  • Laser Arrays
  • Lasers
  • Mach Zehnder Interferometers
  • Multiple Access
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optical Interferometers
  • Patents
  • Radio Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy