Optical Vector Analyzer for Integrated Microwave Photonics Research

拟议的技术创新拨款将支持购买一台新的光学矢量分析仪(OVA)，以使我们的研究活动能够继续进行，这些活动一直得到最近失败的旧光学矢量分析仪的支持。具体来说，NSERC将支持三个研究项目：1)NSERC发现资助计划(2012-2017)，其中用于宽带微波信号处理的集成微波光子信号处理器正在开发；2)NSERC CREATE计划，用于支持硅电子-光子集成电路的研究生培训(2012-2018)；以及3)NSERC战略项目资助计划(两项资助，2013-2017和2016-2019年)，其中正在研究和开发用于超高速信号处理和5G通信的集成微波光子电路。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是必不可少且极其重要的。我们八年前购买的旧OVA最近出了故障，无法维修，因为型号已经过时和停产。我们在此申请资金购买新的OVA，以使我们能够继续我们在集成微波光子学方面的研究活动，这方面非常需要高分辨率光谱测量和分析。

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 Our old OVA purchased eight years ago has failed recently and it could not be repaired since the model is obsolete and discontinued.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.