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Photonic generation of millimetre waves for radio over fibre distribution systems

Martin, Eamonn (2015) Photonic generation of millimetre waves for radio over fibre distribution systems. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Abstract
In the MillimeterWave (mm-wave) range there is a large amount of available bandwidth, however, such systems are limited to short-range wireless communications (<50 m). Radio-over-Fibre (RoF) can be used to extend the transmission distances of the mm-waves in order to benefit from the large available bandwidth and low transmission loss of fibre in Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures. In this research, generation of mm-waves is demonstrated using Optical Frequency Combs (OFCs). Using a Gain Switched Laser (GSL), this research works towards a RoF system capable of transmitting an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) mm-wave signal. This thesis also examines the coherence of a Quantum Dash Semiconductor (QDash) laser and discusses its potential for the generation of mm-wave and THz radiation. The work presented in this thesis demonstrates mm-wave generation and RoF transmission systems using GSLs to generate a mm-wave RoF system capable of data rates of up to 25 Gb/s over 50 km of fibre. The QDash laser is demonstrated to have high coherence, in particular when actively mode-locked. Along with it’s low power requirements, mm-scale device footprint and monolithic manufacturability, the QDash is advocated as a promising fit to generate mm-wave and THz radiation. The systems and devices presented possess the potential to be implemented in future access networks integrating both wired and wireless networks.
Metadata
Item Type:Thesis (PhD)
Date of Award:November 2015
Refereed:No
Supervisor(s):Barry, Liam P.
Subjects:Engineering > Optical communication
Physical Sciences > Optoelectronics
Engineering > Telecommunication
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing > School of Electronic Engineering
Research Institutes and Centres > Research Institute for Networks and Communications Engineering (RINCE)
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. View License
Funders:Higher Education Authority, Science Foundation Ireland
ID Code:20644
Deposited On:23 Nov 2015 12:05 by Liam Barry . Last Modified 19 Jul 2018 15:06
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