Title :
Novel LiNbO3 integrated-optic component for coherent optical heterodyne detection
Author :
Stallard, W.A. ; Hodgkinson, T.G. ; Preston, K.R. ; Booth, R.C.
Author_Institution :
British Telecom Research Laboratories, Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
A novel LiNbO3 integrated-optic device capable of performing the optical signal processing functions of optical combining, frequency translation and polarisation control required for coherent optical detection is described. The operating characteristics of the device are reported and its use in coherent optical heterodyne detection described.
Keywords :
demodulators; integrated optics; lithium compounds; LiNbO3 integrated-optic component; coherent optical heterodyne detection; frequency translation; operating characteristics; optical combining; optical signal processing functions; polarisation control;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850765
