Investigating the Role of Ultra-Low Noise Lasers in Advancing Microwave Photonics

This talk explores the role of ultra-low noise lasers in advancing microwave photonics, highlighting how their exceptional spectral purity and stability can impact and enhance system performance. We will discuss key laser technologies, performance metrics, and the direct impact of laser phase noise on photonic microwave generation. Recent research trends, practical implementation challenges, and future directions will also be presented, with a discussion of how these lasers are impacting the next generation of high-performance photonic systems.