Title :
Nonlinear crosstalk suppression in a WDM analog fiber system by complementary modulation of twin carriers
Author :
Wong, K.Y. ; Marhic, M.E. ; Ho, M.C. ; Kazovsky, L.G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
By using complementary modulation of two closely-spaced optical carriers, nonlinear crosstalk on other carriers in WDM analog fiber communication systems can be greatly reduced. We have obtained up to 30 dB reduction at low modulation frequencies, where crosstalk is most severe.
Keywords :
cable television; optical crosstalk; optical fibre communication; optical modulation; wavelength division multiplexing; CATV; WDM analog fiber communication systems; WDM analog fiber system; closely-spaced optical carriers; complementary modulation; crosstalk reduction; modulation frequencies; nonlinear crosstalk; nonlinear crosstalk suppression; twin carriers; Fiber nonlinear optics; Frequency modulation; Intensity modulation; Laser tuning; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber communication; Optical modulation; Pump lasers; Radio frequency; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
