Optical heterodyne technique: An alternative for measurements of reflected power of antennas

Abstract:

The use of optical heterodyne technique to measure the reflection coefficient of antennas is experimentally demonstrated. Measurements are achieved in the frequency range of 0 to 3 GHz. A microwave signal generated by optical heterodyne technique is applied to the antennas under test. Results obtained by this photonic technique are validated with those obtained by conventional electrical techniques. © 2013 IEEE.

Año de publicación:

2013

Keywords:

• Microwave Photonics
• antennas
• Optical mixing

Fuente:

scopus