Title :
Theoretical Model and Experimental Verification of 2 × 1 Mach–Zehnder EOM With Dispersive Optical Fiber Link Propagation
Author :
Capmany, José ; Pastor, Daniel ; Ortega, Beatriz ; Mora, José ; Pierno, Luigi ; Varasi, Mauro
Author_Institution :
Univ. Politecnica de Valencia, Valencia
Abstract :
In this paper, we present a complete and closed theoretical model and its subsequent practical verification for a special type of Mach-Zehnder electrooptical modulator with a 2times1 optical ports configuration (two optical inputs/one output). This device present special modulation features due to its own optical structure. Its employment for modulation of millimeter and microwave signals and their further transmission through dispersive fiber is addressed, showing interesting and particular features respect to the carrier suppression effect or dispersion fading.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; optical communication equipment; optical fibre dispersion; optical information processing; radio-over-fibre; Mach-Zehnder electrooptical modulator; carrier suppression effect; dispersion fading; microwave photonics; microwave signals; millimeter wave signals; optical fiber link propagation; optical ports; optical signal processing; Dispersion; Electrooptic modulators; Employment; Microwave devices; Millimeter wave devices; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical propagation; Microwave photonics; optical filters; optical signal processing;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.2007.911684
