Title :
Digital polarisation modulation with multiquantum well asymmetric Fabry-Perot structures
Author :
Bradley, P.J. ; Calvani, R. ; Costa, B. ; Whitehead, M.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Dept., CSELT, Torino, Italy
fDate :
5/23/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel polarisation modulator based on a Michelson interferometer using two MQW Fabry-Perot reflection modulators as mirrors is demonstrated. Static measurements of spectral reflectivity and contrast have been carried out. Modulation at low bit rate (2-20 Mbit/s) and at 858 nm has been demonstrated. Crosstalk between the two polarisation channels is around -20 dB.
Keywords :
digital communication systems; electro-optical devices; light interferometers; light polarisation; optical communication equipment; optical modulation; semiconductor quantum wells; 2 to 20 Mbit/s; 858 nm; MQW; Michelson interferometer; asymmetric Fabry-Perot structures; crosstalk; digital polarisation modulation; mirrors; multiquantum well; polarisation modulator; reflection modulators; spectral contrast; spectral reflectivity;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19910613
