An evolutionary configuration for an optical coherent multichannel network

Author

Fioretti, A. ; Neri, E. ; Forcesi, S. ; Koning, O.J. ; Labrujere, A.C. ; Bekooij, J.P. ; Hillerich, B. ; Weidel, E. ; Veith, G.

Author_Institution

Alcatel Face Res. Centre, Pomezia, Italy

fYear

1990

fDate

2-5 Dec 1990

Firstpage

779

Abstract

The architecture of the ultrawideband coherent optical local area network (UCOL) is described. The optical coherent multichannel transmission system of the UCOL network, including the reference frequency generator and fiber-based optical hybrid for the polarization diversity receiver, is discussed. A review of the main experimental results obtained in developing the optical subsystems is presented, and the introduction of components such as optical amplifiers and active phase modulators within the network is also discussed

Keywords

fibre lasers; local area networks; optical communication equipment; optical links; optical modulation; semiconductor junction lasers; LAN; UCOL; active phase modulators; architecture; evolutionary configuration; fiber-based optical hybrid; optical amplifiers; optical coherent multichannel network; optical subsystems; polarization diversity receiver; reference frequency generator; ultrawideband coherent optical local area network; Frequency diversity; Hybrid power systems; Optical devices; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Stimulated emission; Ultra wideband technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Global Telecommunications Conference, 1990, and Exhibition. 'Communications: Connecting the Future', GLOBECOM '90., IEEE

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Print_ISBN

0-87942-632-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/GLOCOM.1990.116613

Filename

116613