An optical fiber-based system for high-stability distribution of reference radio-frequencies

We present a novel optical fiber-based radio-frequency distribution system that incorporates low-cost commercially available components. It has a fractional frequency stability of 7×10 -17 (averaged over 10 4 s) for distribution of an 80-MHz signal.

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Main Authors: Yabai He, Hsu, M. T. L., Wouters, M. J., Gray, M. B., Warrington, R. B., Orr, B. J., Shaddock, D. A., Baldwin, K. G. H., Aben, G.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Frequency measurement
Optical fiber networks
Optical fibers
Oscillators
Radio frequency
Thermal stability
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Summary:We present a novel optical fiber-based radio-frequency distribution system that incorporates low-cost commercially available components. It has a fractional frequency stability of 7×10 -17 (averaged over 10 4 s) for distribution of an 80-MHz signal.
DOI:10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6194155