Microwave photonics continues to see rapid growth. The integration of optical fiber and wireless networks has become a commercial reality and is becoming increasingly pervasive. Such hybrid technology will lead to many innovative applications including backhaul solutions for mobile networks and ultrabroadband wireless networks that can provide users with very high bandwidth services. Microwave Photonics Second Edition systematically introduces important technologies and applications in this emerging field. It also reviews recent advances in micro- and millimeter-wavelength and terahertz-frequency systems. The book features contributions by leading international researchers many of whom are pioneers in the field. They examine wave generation measurement detection control and propagation in detail as well as the devices and components that enable ultrawide-band and ultrafast transmission switching and signal processing. These devices and components include optical-controlled microwave devices optical transmitters receivers switching devices detectors and modulators. The book explores the theory techniques and technologies that are fueling applications such as radio-over-fiber injection-locked semiconductor lasers and terahertz photonics. Throughout the contributors share insights on overcoming current limitations and on potential developments. Whats New in This Edition Two new chapters on fiber Bragg gratings for microwave photonics applications and ultrawide-band sub-THz photonic wireless links Updates throughout reflecting advances in the field New illustrations in each chapter Fully illustrated with more than 300 figures and tables this book offers a detailed wide-ranging overview of the current state and future directions of this burgeoning technology.
