Title :
An ultra-flat frequency comb generated using nonlinear broadening and adaptive pulse shaping
Author :
Yang, Xin ; Petropoulos, Periklis
Author_Institution :
Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Abstract :
We present the nonlinear generation of ultra-flat broadband spectra suited to high capacity communication signals. A spectrum covering the full C-band (3-dB bandwidth of 35nm) is generated in an adaptable and power-efficient fashion.
Keywords :
Adaptive systems; Bandwidth; Broadband communication; Nonlinear optics; OFDM; Pulse shaping methods; Vectors;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3