Title :
Quantum limits of space-to-ground optical communications
Author :
Hemmati, H. ; Dolinar, S.
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
Quantum limiting factors contributed by the transmitter, the optical channel, and the receiver of a space-to-ground optical communications link are described. Approaches to move toward the ultimate quantum limit are discussed.
Keywords :
optical links; optical receivers; optical transmitters; space communication links; optical channel; quantum limiting factors; receiver; space-to-ground optical communications link; transmitter; Modulation; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber communication; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
