Coherent optical multicarrier systems

Author

Bachus, E.J. ; Braun, R.P. ; Caspar, C. ; Foisel, H.M. ; Grossmann, E. ; Strebel, B. ; Westphal, F.J.

Author_Institution

Heinrich-Hertz-Inst. fuer Nachrichtentech., Berlin, West Germany

Volume

7

Issue

2

fYear

1989

Firstpage

375

Lastpage

384

Abstract

Optical coherent multicarrier systems with highly selective tunable optical heterodyne receivers can be used for transmission and switching of broadband signals. Some technical solutions for coherent bidirectional subscriber lines, a ten-channel distribution system, and a switching setup with computer-controlled receiver tuning are presented. The laboratory experiments, including carrier-frequency stabilization, multiplexing, and demultiplexing, as well as the fiber components used, are described. The influence of fiber nonlinearities on multicarrier transmission is considered.<>

Keywords

multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; optical links; subscriber loops; switching systems; carrier-frequency stabilization; coherent bidirectional subscriber lines; computer-controlled receiver tuning; demultiplexing; highly selective tunable optical heterodyne receivers; multicarrier transmission; multiplexing; optical coherent multicarrier systems; switching; switching setup; ten-channel distribution system; transmission; Couplings; Fiber nonlinear optics; Frequency division multiplexing; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber networks; Optical mixing; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/50.17783

Filename

17783