Title :
Fiber interferometric communications using mach-zehnder interferometer topology
Author :
Tratnik, Jurij ; Batagelj, Bostjan
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract :
A simple concept of fiber optic communication topology using Mach-Zehnder interferometer is presented. This kind of communication can be used for secure encryption-key distribution or secure point-to-point full-duplex data-transfer communication. In both interferometric-communication applications standard optical components and single-mode fibers are used. Maximum fiber length is dependent on system noise, which must not exceed the interference pattern.
Keywords :
Mach-Zehnder interferometers; cryptography; optical fibre communication; telecommunication network topology; telecommunication security; encryption-key distribution; fiber interferometric communications; fiber optic communication topology; maximum fiber length; optical components; point-to-point full-duplex data-transfer communication; single-mode fibers; Cryptography; Optical attenuators; Optical coupling; Optical feedback; Optical fiber communication; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Topology; Mach-Zehnder interferometer; encryption-key distribution; interferometric communications;
Conference_Titel :
EUROCON 2009, EUROCON '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
St.-Petersburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3860-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3861-7
DOI :
10.1109/EURCON.2009.5167877
