Title :
Molecular Transitions as Medium-Precision Wavelength Standards for Optical Communication
Author :
Henningsen, J. ; Petersen, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Danish Fundamental Metrol., Lyngby
Abstract :
Molecular vibration-rotation transitions in overtone or combination bands are well suited for providing absolute wavelength standards throughout the wavelength range used for optical communication. In this paper we describe two different implementations of such standards
Keywords :
measurement standards; optical communication; vibrational states; medium precision wavelength standards; molecular transitions; optical communication; Absorption; Communication standards; Fiber lasers; Laser tuning; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Pump lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Superluminescent diodes;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, 2004 Conference on
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8494-6
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-8494-6
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2004.305474
