Photonic-based A/D conversion has received and continues to receive
considerable attention as an alternative approach to providing enhanced
resolution and speed in high-performance applications. Some of the
potential advantages of using photonic technologies are high-speed
clocking, broadband sampling, reduced mutual interference of signals,
and compatibility with existing photonic-based systems. This book
provides a comprehensive look at the application of photonic approaches
to the problem of analog-to-digital conversion. It shows progress made,
discusses present research, and gives a glimpse of potential future
technologies.