DocumentCode
1029900
Title
Mode-partition noise in microwave subcarrier transmission systems
Author
Meslener, George J.
Author_Institution
GTE Labs. Inc., Waltham, MA, USA
Volume
12
Issue
1
fYear
1994
fDate
1/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
118
Lastpage
126
Abstract
A simple model describing the change in mode-partition noise as a function of modulating frequency, modulation depth, and dispersion in a microwave SCM, fiber optic transmission system is presented with experimental verification. The effects of temperature on laser intensity and mode-partition noise are also explored. Longitudinal mode distribution associated with low and high noise levels are identified
Keywords
frequency modulation; optical links; optical modulation; random noise; subcarrier multiplexing; SCM; dispersion; fiber optic transmission system; laser intensity; longitudinal mode distribution; microwave subcarrier transmission systems; mode-partition noise; modulating frequency; modulation depth; subcarrier multiplexing; temperature; Distributed feedback devices; Fiber lasers; Frequency modulation; Intensity modulation; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser noise; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Pulse modulation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0733-8724
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/50.265744
Filename
265744
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