Abstract

This thesis proposes and explores a new technique to double the frequency of a RF-over-fiber signal in a linear fashion. The technique is based on combining the output of a well-known, commercial decide (the Mach Zehnder Modulator) in a new fashion that has not been previously explored. This new combination technique uses polarization diversity of the electric field and a time shift. Analysis is performed using Taylor series and Jacobi-Anger expansions, as well as numerical analysis.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Optoelectronics; Modulation (Electronics); Optical fibers

Publication Date

8-11-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Electrical Engineering (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Electrical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Drew Maywar

Advisor/Committee Member

Andres Kwasinski

Advisor/Committee Member

Steven Ciccarelli

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at TK8306 .M33 2016

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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