A novel NLFM waveform generator using tunable integrated optical ring resonators: simulation and proof of concept experiment Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • The NLFM waveform resulting from a tunable integrated optical ring resonator is simulated and compared with the well known tan-FM waveform. The metrics of interest are the first sidelobe levels and FWHM times of the autocorrelation, as these directly relate to the long-range performance and fine range resolution of a LADAR system, and should ideally be as small as possible. Through simulation, the sidelobe level of the autocorrelation of an NLFM waveform generated by a series of tunable integrated optical ring resonators is shown to be lower than the autocorrelation sidelobe level of an equivalent optimized tan-FM waveform with an equal FWHM time. A proof of concept experiment employing thermally tunable Silicon Nitride integrated optical ring resonator is shown to generate NLFM chirped waveforms with frequency chirps of 28 kHz. 2010 SPIE.

name of conference

  • Laser Radar Technology and Applications XV

published proceedings

  • LASER RADAR TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS XV

author list (cited authors)

  • Adams, D. B., Snider, W. T., & Madsen, C. K.

citation count

  • 3

complete list of authors

  • Adams, DB||Snider, WT||Madsen, CK

editor list (cited editors)

  • Turner, M. D., & Kamerman, G. W.

publication date

  • January 2010