Title :
Brillouin scattering in externally modulated lightwave AM-VSB CATV transmission systems
Author :
Mao, X.P. ; Bodeep, G.E. ; Tkach, R.W. ; Chraplyvy, A.R. ; Darcie, T.E. ; Derosier, R.M.
fDate :
3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors measure the stimulated Brillouin scattering threshold for a CW (continuous wave) laser externally modulated with an AM-VSB (amplitude modulation vestigial sideband) CATV (cable television) signal. The threshold is essentially unchanged from the unmodulated case. For injected powers above the threshold power, substantial degradation of the carrier to noise ratio is seen.<>
Keywords :
amplitude modulation; cable television; optical links; optical modulation; stimulated Brillouin scattering; CW laser; cable television; carrier to noise ratio; externally modulated lightwave AM-VSB CATV transmission systems; injected powers; stimulated Brillouin scattering threshold; Brillouin scattering; Degradation; Laser noise; Optical distortion; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical scattering;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
