Title :
Nonlinear optical thresholding in a 4-channel OCDMA system via Two-Photon Absorption
Author :
Dexter, K.J. ; Reid, D.A. ; Barry, L.P. ; Petropoulos, P. ; Richardson, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Res. Inst. for Networks & Commun. Eng., Dublin City Univ., Dublin
Abstract :
We demonstrate the use of a Two-Photon Absorption based detector in an OCDMA system. This detector provides a significant performance improvement over standard linear detection.
Keywords :
code division multiplexing; multi-access systems; nonlinear optics; 4-channel OCDMA system; nonlinear optical thresholding; two-photon absorption; Absorption; Fiber nonlinear optics; Multiple access interference; Nonlinear optics; Optical distortion; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Optical pulses; Optical receivers; Ultrafast optics; (060.4510) Optical communications; (190.7110) Ultrafast nonlinear optics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication - incudes post deadline papers, 2009. OFC 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2606-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-865-0
