Title :
New structure of optical homodyne receiver utilising a 4×4 fibre directional coupler
Author :
Zhang Xiaopin ; Sun Liping ; Ye Peida
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Radio Eng., Beijing Univ. of Posts & Telecommun.
fDate :
9/15/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new structure of optical homodyne receiver based on a 4×4 fibre directional coupler is proposed. It has the characteristics of balanced detection, high receiving sensitivity, and the ability to tolerate wide laser linewidth
Keywords :
directional couplers; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical fibres; 4×4 fibre directional coupler; balanced detection; optical homodyne receiver; receiving sensitivity; wide laser linewidth;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
