Subjects: Optics >> Quantum optics submitted time 2023-02-19
Yiwen Zhang
Linbo Shao
Jingwei Yang
Zhaoxi Chen
Ke Zhang
Kam-Man Shum
Di Zhu
Chi Hou Chan
Marko Lončar
Cheng Wang
Abstract： Millimeter-wave (mmWave) band (30 - 300 GHz) is an emerging spectrum range for wireless communication, short-range radar and sensor applications. mmWave-optic modulators that could efficiently convert mmWave signals into optical domain are crucial components for long-haul transmission of mmWave signals through optical networks. At these ultrahigh frequencies, however, the modulation performances are highly sensitive to the transmission line loss as well as the velocity- and impedance-matching conditions, while precise measurements and modeling of these parameters are often non-trivial. Here we present a systematic investigation of the mmWave-optic modulation performances of thin-film lithium niobate modulators through theoretical modeling, electrical verifications and electro-optic measurements at frequencies up to 325 GHz. Based on our experimentally verified model, we demonstrate thin-film lithium niobate mmWave-optic modulators with a measured 3-dB electro-optic bandwidth of 170 GHz and a 6-dB bandwidth of 295 GHz. The device also shows a low RF half-wave voltage of 7.3 V measured at an ultrahigh modulation frequency of 250 GHz. This work provides a comprehensive guideline for the design and characterization of mmWave-optic modulators and paves the way toward future integrated mmWave photonic systems for beyond-5G communication and radar applications.
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Subjects: Optics >> Quantum optics submitted time 2023-02-19
Abstract： Amplitude-modulated (AM) leaky-wave antenna (LWA), a concept following amplitude modulation technique from classical communications theory, is a promising structure that enables transforming traveling wave into the radiating wave. In this paper, we provide a different perspective based on the classical holographic theory to gain insight into the physical mechanism of AM LWA and design novel LWAs. In analogy to the classical optical Gabor hologram, we demonstrate that only the amplitude variation of the traveling wave is needed to record both the amplitude and phase information of the object wave. The consistency between the holography theory and previous spatial spectrum approach for explaining AM LWA operating mechanism is also demonstrated. For validation purpose, two novel millimeter-wave (mmW) holographic AM LWAs based on the substrate integrated inset dielectric waveguide (IDW) are designed. The first one is for far-field high-gain applications while the second is for near-field focusing (NFF) applications. Both simulated and measured results demonstrate the effectiveness of the AM holography theory for AM LWAs analysis and design.
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