Title :
Simultaneous phase and amplitude measurements on optical signals using a multiport junction
Author :
Walker, N.G. ; Carroll, J.E.
Author_Institution :
University of Cambridge, Engineering Department, Cambridge, UK
Abstract :
`Six-port¿ techniques developed at microwave frequencies have been used to measure the relative phase and amplitude of optical signals with approximately 130 photons energy at 633 nm. Applications include phase measurements in coherent optical communication systems.
Keywords :
microwave measurement; multiport networks; optical variables measurement; phase measurement; amplitude measurements; coherent optical communication systems; microwave frequencies; multiport junction; optical signals; phase measurements; six port techniques;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19840668
