Photonic-Chip-Based Ultrafast Waveform Analysis and Optical Performance Monitoring

We review waveform analysis and optical performance monitoring of ultrabroadband signals using a photonic-chip-based radio-frequency spectrum analyzer. This approach offers the potential for fast integrated monitoring and characterization of signals with bandwidths beyond 1 THz.

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