Microwave Photonics

Microwave photonics is an interdisciplinary field that integrates microwave engineering and photonics, focusing on the generation, manipulation, and transmission of microwave signals using optical technologies. This field has gained prominence due to its potential applications in telecommunications, radar, sensing, and signal processing.

Applications:

• Telecommunications: Microwave photonics can enhance bandwidth and data rates in fiber-optic communication systems, enabling high-capacity data transmission.
• Radar Systems: The integration of photonics in radar can improve performance by enabling higher resolution, better sensitivity, and more sophisticated signal processing.
• Sensing: Microwave photonic systems can be employed in sensing applications, such as fiber-optic sensors that measure temperature, pressure, and strain with high precision.
• Signal Processing: Microwave photonics allows for advanced signal processing techniques, including filtering, mixing, and distribution, benefiting applications like wireless communications and electronic warfare.