Microwave photonics : devices and applications Microwave photonics is an important interdisciplinary field that amongst a host of other benefits enables engineers to implement new functions in microwave systems. With contributions from leading experts Microwave Photonics: Devices and Applications explores this rapidly developing discipline. It bridges a gap between microwave and photonic engineering providing an accessible interpretation of the current available research material and a detailed introduction to various aspects of the area. Opening with an overview to the subject this book covers direct modulation photonic oscillators