Title :
Advanced modulation formats for free-space laser communication
Author :
Wood, T.H. ; Xiang Liu ; Chandrasekhar, S. ; Tkach, R.W.
Author_Institution :
LGS Innovations, Florham Park, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We show that novel modulation formats enabled by digital coherent receivers can significantly reduce the required received optical power in Free Space Optical (FSO) systems, thereby enabling links with significantly lower Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).
Keywords :
optical links; optical modulation; optical receivers; FSO system; SWaP; digital coherent receiver; free space optical system; free-space laser communication; links; modulation format; received optical power; size-weight-and-power; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber communication; Optical receivers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
