Title :
Differential polarization-phase-shift keying without using polarization control
Author :
Han, Yao ; Li, Guifang
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
We propose a novel modulation format whereby the polarization and phase of lightwaves can be differentially detected without using polarization control at the receiver. 20 Gbit/s transmission through 25 spans of 100 km SMF is possible.
Keywords :
differential detection; optical communication; optical fibre polarisation; optical modulation; phase shift keying; 100 km; 20 Gbit/s; SMF; differential detection; differential polarization-phase-shift keying; modulation format; Communication system control; Differential quadrature phase shift keying; Optical control; Optical fiber polarization; Optical interferometry; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Phase modulation; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192836
