Title :
Coherent lightwave systems technology and applications
Author :
Wagner, R.E. ; Vodhanel, R.S.
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
An overview of coherent lightwave systems technology and applications is presented. It is concluded that the advantages of these systems include improved receiver sensitivity, selectivity, and tunability. Together these offer totally new capabilities that can be used effectively in lightwave transmission networks to more fully utilize the enormous capacity of single-mode fiber. It is further concluded that for commercial application of coherent lightwave technology, improved device characteristics plus significant design and development activity are still needed
Keywords :
light coherence; optical communication; optical links; telecommunication networks; coherent lightwave systems technology; lightwave transmission networks; receiver selectivity; receiver sensitivity; receiver tunability; single-mode optical fiber; Frequency shift keying; Laboratories; Laser applications; Local oscillators; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Springs;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and Aerospace Conference, 1988. How will Space and Terrestrial Systems Share the Future? Conference Proceedings, IEEE EASCON '88, 21st Annual
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
DOI :
10.1109/EASCON.1988.11257
