Title :
Polarisation independent intensity modulation setup based on serial polarisation diversity arrangement for header rewriting in label swapping networks
Author :
Pastor, D. ; Martinez, A. ; Capmany, J. ; Muñoz, P. ; Sales, S. ; Ortega, B.
Author_Institution :
Res. Inst., Univ. Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Abstract :
A practically independent intensity modulation arrangement is demonstrated based on two standard LiNbO3 electro-optical modulators (EOM) in a serial polarisation diversity (SPD) structure. Polarisation reduction from the typical values over 30-50 dB to levels <0.5 dB has been achieved. This technique has a potential application in header rewriting in subcarrier multiplexed label swapping networks.
Keywords :
broadband networks; electro-optical modulation; lithium compounds; subcarrier multiplexing; LiNbO3; electro-optical modulators; header rewriting; label swapping networks; polarisation independent intensity modulation setup; serial polarisation diversity arrangement; subcarrier multiplexed label swapping networks;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20030931
