Title :
Rate adjustable NRZ-DPSK modulation scheme with fixed interferometer
Author :
Minch, J.R. ; Townsend, D.J. ; Gervais, D.R.
Author_Institution :
Mitre Corp., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
A novel rate adjustable NRZ-DPSK modulation scheme using a single fixed delay interferometer is presented. This approach realizes a higher sensitivity than other rate agile non-coherent modulation formats. Initial proof-of-concept results are provided.
Keywords :
differential phase shift keying; light interferometers; optical communication; optical modulation; fixed delay interferometer; rate adjustable NRZ-DPSK modulation scheme; Delay; Differential quadrature phase shift keying; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Optical fiber couplers; Optical filters; Optical interferometry; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Phase modulation;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2005 Digest of the
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8981-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2005.1527984
