Title :
Coherent Detection for Optical Communications using Digital Signal Processing
Author :
Taylor, Michael G.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Coll. London, London
Abstract :
Coherent detection offers a viable alternative to direct detection following the arrival of real-time digital signal processing technology. Experimental results show how coherent detection gives better performance. Some challenges of the digital approach are addressed.
Keywords :
homodyne detection; optical communication; signal processing; coherent detection; optical communications; real-time digital signal processing technology; Digital signal processing; Optical detectors; Optical fiber communication; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Optical signal processing; Phase detection; Quadrature amplitude modulation; Quadrature phase shift keying;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348613
