Optical Arbitrary Waveform Generation (OAWG) Using Self-Injection-Locked RF-Synchronized Kerr Soliton Microcombs

Key Points

• This method achieves optical arbitrary waveform generation with enhanced performance.
• 200 GBd 32QAM transmission was successfully executed using this innovative technique.
• A groundbreaking resolution of 0.75 mm was demonstrated in FMCW LiDAR applications.
• The system utilizes self-injection-locked Kerr microcombs synchronized with an electronic clock.