为提高光载无线(radio over fiber,RoF)传输系统中的光波信号的利用率,本文提出了一种基于两个平行马赫-增德尔调制器(Mach-Zehnder modulator,MZM)的RoF传输系统。两个平行MZM经射频(radio frequency,RF)信号调制后,产生5个光边带信号...为提高光载无线(radio over fiber,RoF)传输系统中的光波信号的利用率,本文提出了一种基于两个平行马赫-增德尔调制器(Mach-Zehnder modulator,MZM)的RoF传输系统。两个平行MZM经射频(radio frequency,RF)信号调制后,产生5个光边带信号,分别是正负一阶光边带、正负二阶光边带和光载波。其中正负二阶光边带使用基带数据进行调制,经光电检测器(photodiode,PD)拍频后产生已调数据的毫米波信号,再由天线发射出去。正二阶边带和光载波经PD拍频后产生未调制数据的毫米波,该毫米波用于接收端解调的本振信号(local oscillator,LO)。负二阶边带信号用于上行链路的光载波。在本系统中,5个光边带信号都被充分利用,提高了光信号的利用效率。此外,还分析了该系统通过色散介质的传输特性,为RoF通信系统提供了一种实用化的解决方案。展开更多
提出了一个基于偏振调制的最佳接收灵敏度ROF链路系统。其根本原理在于实现具有最佳光载波边带比(OCSR)的光单边带调制技术,为此,利用偏振调制和滤波技术,线偏光首先经由一个特定偏振角α进入偏振调制器,然后一个固定起偏角β的起偏器...提出了一个基于偏振调制的最佳接收灵敏度ROF链路系统。其根本原理在于实现具有最佳光载波边带比(OCSR)的光单边带调制技术,为此,利用偏振调制和滤波技术,线偏光首先经由一个特定偏振角α进入偏振调制器,然后一个固定起偏角β的起偏器被用来合并偏振信息,最后利用一个光滤波器实现光双边带调制到光单边带调制的转换。研究发现所获得的OCSR只与两个偏振角(α和β)有关,通过仔细调节上述指标,可以将OCSR调谐至最佳值0 d B。利用仿真验证了上述结论,仿真发现通过将OCSR调谐至最佳值将大大提高ROF链路的接收灵敏度。展开更多
An up-tapered Mach-Zehnder interferometer(MZI) is proposed and demonstrated.By applying a modification setting of an existing program of the fusion splicer,two up-tapers are fabricated by pushing both sides of the fib...An up-tapered Mach-Zehnder interferometer(MZI) is proposed and demonstrated.By applying a modification setting of an existing program of the fusion splicer,two up-tapers are fabricated by pushing both sides of the fiber to the middle.It is found that the maximum extinction ratio reaches up to 20 dB.With the fiber length of 6.3-49 cm between the two up-tapers,the free spectral range(FSR) changes from 10.7 nm to 1.3 nm.Besides,the wavelength of maximum extinction ratio shifts to the shorter wavelength in the scope of tens of nanometers,while the elongation changes from 0% to 0.23%.展开更多
以直线形光纤马赫曾德尔干涉仪作为滤波器件,掺铒光纤作为增益介质的环行腔光纤激光器实现位移传感。构成该马赫曾德尔干涉仪的扩径光纤锥由光纤熔接机制作而成。随着两个应力调节支架距离的减小,干涉仪发生弯曲,输出的波峰向短波长方...以直线形光纤马赫曾德尔干涉仪作为滤波器件,掺铒光纤作为增益介质的环行腔光纤激光器实现位移传感。构成该马赫曾德尔干涉仪的扩径光纤锥由光纤熔接机制作而成。随着两个应力调节支架距离的减小,干涉仪发生弯曲,输出的波峰向短波长方向移动,最大敏感度为4.49 nm/mm,消光比大于50 d B。扩径光纤锥的引入使得光纤在弯曲时能够保持基本一致的弯曲度,并且相比其他结构强度更高,不容易发生断裂。同时,该结构的制作所需材料便宜,制作过程简便,有利于工程应用。展开更多
High-performance interrogation systems for optical fiber sensors are extensively required for environmental condition monitoring applications.In this article,we propose and demonstrate a Michelson interferometer(MI)in...High-performance interrogation systems for optical fiber sensors are extensively required for environmental condition monitoring applications.In this article,we propose and demonstrate a Michelson interferometer(MI)interrogation system based on an optoelectronic oscillator(OEO).The frequency of the OEO is related to the free spectral range(FSR)of the MI.Thus,when the FSR of the MI varies with a change in external physical factors,the frequency of the OEO shifts and can be used for interrogation.We demonstrate that the temperature sensitivity and interrogation resolution are 35.35 MHz/℃and 0.012℃,respectively.Such an OEO-based scheme enables wavelength-to-frequency mapping and promises a wide linear interrogation range,high resolution and high-speed interrogation.展开更多
A photonic-assisted radio frequency phase shifter with direct current voltage control is proposed using a polymer- based integrated Mach-Zehnder modulator. A closed-form expression of radio frequency （RF） signal pow...A photonic-assisted radio frequency phase shifter with direct current voltage control is proposed using a polymer- based integrated Mach-Zehnder modulator. A closed-form expression of radio frequency （RF） signal power and phase is given. Theoretical calculation reveals that by carefully setting the bias voltages, RF signal power variation lower than 1-dB and phase accuracy less than 3° can be achieved and are not degraded by perturbation of modulation index once the bias voltage drift is kept within -3% -- 3%.展开更多
文摘提出了一个基于偏振调制的最佳接收灵敏度ROF链路系统。其根本原理在于实现具有最佳光载波边带比(OCSR)的光单边带调制技术,为此,利用偏振调制和滤波技术,线偏光首先经由一个特定偏振角α进入偏振调制器,然后一个固定起偏角β的起偏器被用来合并偏振信息,最后利用一个光滤波器实现光双边带调制到光单边带调制的转换。研究发现所获得的OCSR只与两个偏振角(α和β)有关,通过仔细调节上述指标,可以将OCSR调谐至最佳值0 d B。利用仿真验证了上述结论,仿真发现通过将OCSR调谐至最佳值将大大提高ROF链路的接收灵敏度。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61177069,61275076 and 61275092)"973"Program(No.2010CB328206)
文摘An up-tapered Mach-Zehnder interferometer(MZI) is proposed and demonstrated.By applying a modification setting of an existing program of the fusion splicer,two up-tapers are fabricated by pushing both sides of the fiber to the middle.It is found that the maximum extinction ratio reaches up to 20 dB.With the fiber length of 6.3-49 cm between the two up-tapers,the free spectral range(FSR) changes from 10.7 nm to 1.3 nm.Besides,the wavelength of maximum extinction ratio shifts to the shorter wavelength in the scope of tens of nanometers,while the elongation changes from 0% to 0.23%.
文摘以直线形光纤马赫曾德尔干涉仪作为滤波器件,掺铒光纤作为增益介质的环行腔光纤激光器实现位移传感。构成该马赫曾德尔干涉仪的扩径光纤锥由光纤熔接机制作而成。随着两个应力调节支架距离的减小,干涉仪发生弯曲,输出的波峰向短波长方向移动,最大敏感度为4.49 nm/mm,消光比大于50 d B。扩径光纤锥的引入使得光纤在弯曲时能够保持基本一致的弯曲度,并且相比其他结构强度更高,不容易发生断裂。同时,该结构的制作所需材料便宜,制作过程简便,有利于工程应用。
文摘High-performance interrogation systems for optical fiber sensors are extensively required for environmental condition monitoring applications.In this article,we propose and demonstrate a Michelson interferometer(MI)interrogation system based on an optoelectronic oscillator(OEO).The frequency of the OEO is related to the free spectral range(FSR)of the MI.Thus,when the FSR of the MI varies with a change in external physical factors,the frequency of the OEO shifts and can be used for interrogation.We demonstrate that the temperature sensitivity and interrogation resolution are 35.35 MHz/℃and 0.012℃,respectively.Such an OEO-based scheme enables wavelength-to-frequency mapping and promises a wide linear interrogation range,high resolution and high-speed interrogation.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.2014JBM013)
文摘A photonic-assisted radio frequency phase shifter with direct current voltage control is proposed using a polymer- based integrated Mach-Zehnder modulator. A closed-form expression of radio frequency （RF） signal power and phase is given. Theoretical calculation reveals that by carefully setting the bias voltages, RF signal power variation lower than 1-dB and phase accuracy less than 3° can be achieved and are not degraded by perturbation of modulation index once the bias voltage drift is kept within -3% -- 3%.
