Photonic local oscillator system for the Millimeter Array

John M. Payne; Larry R. D'Addario; Darrel T. Emerson; A. R. Kerr; Bill Shillue

doi:10.1117/12.317411

31 July 1998 Photonic local oscillator system for the Millimeter Array

John M. Payne, Larry R. D'Addario, Darrel T. Emerson, A. R. Kerr, Bill Shillue

Proceedings Volume 3357, Advanced Technology MMW, Radio, and Terahertz Telescopes; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317411
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 1998, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

A photonic local oscillator system for the Millimeter Array is described. The mixing of coherent infrared signals generated at a central location and distributed in the 1.3 - 1.55 micrometer wavelength window over optical fiber holds the promise of savings in both cost and manpower over a conventional system. This proposed system, using the many commercially developed components now available also offers advantages in ease of maintenance and reliability.

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John M. Payne, Larry R. D'Addario, Darrel T. Emerson, A. R. Kerr, and Bill Shillue "Photonic local oscillator system for the Millimeter Array", Proc. SPIE 3357, Advanced Technology MMW, Radio, and Terahertz Telescopes, (31 July 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317411

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