Title :
A common data-induced-polarization-switching (CDIPS) method for coherent optical transmission systems
Author :
Van Deventer, M. Oskar
Author_Institution :
PTT Res., Leidschendam, Netherlands
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Uni- and bidirectional common data-induced-polarization-switching coherent multichannel systems with a single birefringent component are proposed. The operation of these systems is experimentally confirmed. The main advantage is a greatly reduced system complexity.<>
Keywords :
birefringence; light polarisation; optical links; optical switches; bidirectional; coherent multichannel systems; coherent optical transmission systems; common data-induced-polarization-switching; reduced system complexity; single birefringent component; unidirectional; Birefringence; Control systems; Electronics packaging; Local oscillators; Optical fiber polarization; Optical interferometry; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Transceivers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
