Optical Vector Analyzer for Integrated Microwave Photonics Research

建议的RTI拨款将支持我们购买一台新的光矢量分析仪（OVA），以继续我们的研究活动，该活动是由一台最近失效的旧光矢量分析仪支持的。具体来说，NSERC将支持三个研究项目：1) NSERC Discovery资助计划（2012-2017），用于开发用于宽带微波信号处理的集成微波光子信号处理器；2)NSERC CREATE计划，用于支持硅电子-光子集成电路研究生培训（2012-2018）；3)NSERC战略项目资助计划(2项资助；2013-2017年和2016-2019年)，其中用于超高速信号处理和5G通信的集成微波光子电路正在研究和开发中。OVA是进行高分辨率光谱测量的关键仪器，对于光学元件的测试和表征至关重要。我们8年前购买的旧OVA最近出现故障，由于型号已经过时停产，无法维修。我们特此申请资金购买一个新的OVA，使我们能够继续我们在集成微波光子学方面的研究活动，其中非常需要高分辨率的光谱测量和分析。

The proposed RTI grant will support the purchase of a new Optical Vector Analyzer (OVA) to enable the continuation of our research activities that have been supported by an old Optical Vector Analyzer failed recently. Specifically, three NSERC research programs will be supported: 1) NSERC Discovery grant program (2012-2017) in which integrated microwave photonic signal processors for wideband microwave signal processing are being developed, 2) NSERC CREATE program to support graduate student training in Silicon Electronic-Photonic Integrated Circuits (2012-2018), and 3) NSERC Strategic project grant program (two grants, 2013-2017 and 2016-2019) in which integrated microwave photonics circuits for ultra-fast signal processing and for 5G communications are being studied and developed. An OVA is a key instrument to perform high resolution spectrum measurements, which is essential and extremely important for optical component test and characterization. Our old OVA purchased eight years ago has failed recently and it could not be repaired since the model is obsolete and discontinued. We hereby request for funding to purchase a new OVA to enable us to continue our research activities in integrated microwave photonics, where high-resolution optical spectrum measurements and analysis are highly needed.