Title :
Optimization of optical communication systems
Author :
Pratt, William K. ; Stokes, Lyle S. ; Hinckley, Robert
Author_Institution :
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif.
Abstract :
A generalized computational technique is developed for the optimal design of optical communication systems from the standpoint of minimal cost and weight for a specified performance criteria. This technique is described for thermal- and shot-noise-limited direct-detection systems and for heterodyne-detection systems. A computer program for performing the optimization is also described.
Keywords :
Cost function; Optical computing; Optical design; Optical fiber communication; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Optimization methods; Radio transmitters; Receiving antennas;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1970.7996
