Title :
Frequency metrology for wavelength division multiplexed optical fiber communications
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
Wavelength calibration is essential to ensure channel stability and characterize optical components for wavelength division multiplexed optical fiber communications. I will discuss the optical frequency metrology requirements, future trends, and our research in this area.
Keywords :
calibration; frequency standards; laser frequency stability; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; channel stability; frequency metrology; optical fiber communication; wavelength calibration; wavelength division multiplexing; Absorption; Calibration; Channel spacing; Frequency conversion; Laser stability; Laser transitions; Metrology; Optical fiber communication; Optical frequency conversion; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Holey Fibers and Photonic Crystals/Polarization Mode Dispersion/Photonics Time/Frequency Measurement and Control, 2003 Digest of the LEOS Summer Topical Meetings
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7982-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2003.1224351
