DocumentCode
914655
Title
Optimization of optical communication systems
Author
Pratt, William K. ; Stokes, Lyle S. ; Hinckley, Robert
Author_Institution
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif.
Volume
58
Issue
10
fYear
1970
Firstpage
1737
Lastpage
1741
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1970.7996
Filename
1449926
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