Title :
Photoparametric amplifier frequency converters
Author :
Leeson, Mark S. ; Green, Roger J. ; Higgins, Matthew D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Univ. of Warwick, Coventry
Abstract :
This paper reviews the use of a photoparametric amplifier as a versatile yet elegant solution to the optical to electrical conversion stage found within optical communication systems. Basic operational principles are described along with application examples, in particular focusing on point-to-point free space links and indoor optical wireless scenarios. Broader applications, such as subcarrier multiplexing fiber systems and radio over fiber links, are also highlighted. Gain equations for upconversion and baseband detection are presented, along with a novel baseband detection double heterodyne photoparametric amplifier.
Keywords :
heterodyne detection; indoor radio; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical frequency conversion; optical links; optical parametric amplifiers; radio links; reviews; subcarrier multiplexing; baseband detection; double heterodyne photoparametric amplifier; free space links; gain equations; indoor optical wireless scenario; optical communication system; photoparametric amplifier frequency converter; point to point radio links; review; subcarrier multiplexing fiber system; upconversion; Baseband; Equations; Frequency conversion; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber communication; Optical frequency conversion; Optical mixing; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission; free space optics; optical wireless communications; photoparametric amplifiers; wireless LAN;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2008. ICTON 2008. 10th Anniversary International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Athens
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2625-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2626-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2008.4598767
