Title :
On the non-Gaussian noise in erbium-doped fiber amplifiers
Author :
Chan, Benjamin ; Conradi, Jan
Author_Institution :
TRLabs, Edmonton, Alta., Canada
fDate :
4/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The non-Gaussian character of the probability density functions (PDFs) of binary signals dominated by signal-spontaneous and spontaneous-spontaneous beat noise in erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) is experimentally verified and their impact on the operation of decision circuits in optically preamplified digital receivers discussed
Keywords :
erbium; fibre lasers; laser noise; optical receivers; probability; EDFA; binary signals; decision circuits; erbium-doped fiber amplifiers; non-Gaussian noise; optically preamplified digital receivers; probability density functions; signal-spontaneous beat noise; spontaneous-spontaneous beat noise; Circuit noise; Doped fiber amplifiers; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Gaussian noise; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
