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Detection through a dielectric cover on an optical waveguide and the generation of 50- to 60-GHz continuous wave millimeter wave using optical technology for future optical-to-radio systems and ubiquitous communications

A SPIE journal article presents work on sensing through a dielectric-covered optical waveguide and on producing continuous 50–60 GHz millimeter waves using optical techniques for optical-to-radio systems. The article was published 2006-02-01.

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Detection through a dielectric cover on an optical waveguide and the generation of 50- to 60-GHz continuous wave millimeter wave using optical technology for future optical-to-radio systems and ubiquitous communications

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