Methods for optical generation of microwave signals are presented along with their perspectives. The utilization of optical technology in microwave signal generation offers new features and improved performance: like wider tuning range, higher stability, lower noise, synchronization, etc. The optical signal generation has already many applications, and it is expanding rapidly.
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Microwaves, Radar and Wireless Communications, 2004. MIKON-2004. 15th International Conference on
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Date of Conference: 17-19 May 2004