Title :
A quantum-limited optically-matched communication link
Author :
Caplan, D.O. ; Atia, W.A.
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
We propose and demonstrate a nearly optimum all-optically matched communication link with unsurpassed receiver sensitivities better than 0.5 dB from quantum-limited performance at 5 Gbps using an approach that can be extended to higher data rates. We have demonstrated record optical communication performance, less than 0.5 dB from quantum limited theory for optically preamplified OOK.
Keywords :
amplitude shift keying; optical fibre communication; optical modulation; optical receivers; quantum optics; sensitivity; time division multiplexing; higher data rates; nearly optimum all-optically matched communication link; optically preamplified OOK; quantum limited theory; quantum-limited optically-matched communication link; quantum-limited performance; record optical communication performance; unsurpassed receiver sensitivities; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; High speed optical techniques; Matched filters; Optical filters; Optical pulse shaping; Optical receivers; Optical saturation; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Pulse modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
