MICROWAVE PHOTONIC FILTERS BASED ON STIMULATED BRILLOUIN SCATTERING: A REVIEW

zainab ALZaidi; Adnan  Sabbar

doi:10.30572/2018/KJE/160313

Authors

zainab ALZaidi M.Sc. Student at Dep. of Electrical Eng., Faculty of Eng., University of Kufa, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8410-1073
Adnan Sabbar Assist. Prof. at Dep. of Electrical Eng., Faculty of Eng., University of Kufa, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30572/2018/KJE/160313

Keywords:

Microwave photonics, Microwave photonics filter, Ultra-narrow bandwidth large tuning range, Photonic technologies, Stimulated Brillouin scattering

Abstract

Microwave photonic filters (MPFs) based on stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) and their applications in various microwave systems are extensively reviewed. This work summarizes the state of the art, emphasizing new methods, experimental proofs, and optimized passband properties of SBS-based MPFs. Important topics include frequency-tuning-range-extended MPFs, switchable MPFs, high-selectivity rectangular filters, and bandwidth-reconfigurable MPFs, addressing significant issues in traditional filters. Photonic technology in microwave photonics (MWP) enables processing of broadband, high-frequency microwave signals with excellent selectivity, stability, and adjustable passband properties. Applications span optical wireless communication, optical signal processing, radio over fiber (RoF) systems, satellite communications, optical sensors, and instrumentation. This review offers valuable insights into the advancements and potential impact of SBS-based MPFs in microwave systems

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Author Biography

zainab ALZaidi, M.Sc. Student at Dep. of Electrical Eng., Faculty of Eng., University of Kufa, Iraq

Zainab AL-Zaidi is an engineer working in the field of electrical engineering. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kufa / College of Engineering / Department of Electrical Engineering in 2008. Currently, she is a graduate student (Master's) at the University of Kufa / College of Engineering / Department of Electrical Engineering. Her research interests lie in optical communications and photonics.

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