Title :
Generation of arbitrary complex optical data streams using a single amplitude-only (Mach-Zehnder) modulator
Author :
Fernandez-Ruiz, M.R. ; Ming Li ; Azana, Jose
Author_Institution :
Inst. Nat. de la Rech. Sci. - Energie Mater. & Telecomunications (INRSEMT), Montreal, QC, Canada
Abstract :
A new technique to significantly simplify the generation and detection of arbitrary complex-field optical waveforms is presented, inspired by temporal counterparts of spatial-domain holography concepts. An 8-QAM signal is generated using a single Mach-Zehnder modulator and an optical bandpass filter.
Keywords :
band-pass filters; optical filters; optical modulation; quadrature amplitude modulation; waveform generators; 8-QAM signal; Mach-Zehnder modulator; arbitrary complex optical data streams; arbitrary complex-field optical waveforms; optical band-pass filter; single amplitude-only modulator; Band-pass filters; Bandwidth; Holographic optical components; Holography; Optical filters; Optical modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications (ECOC), 2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
