Practical Realisation Of An Optical Fibre Transmission System Using Heterodyne Detection

W J Liddell; A E Green; P R Ball

doi:10.1117/12.943521

2 June 1988 Practical Realisation Of An Optical Fibre Transmission System Using Heterodyne Detection

W J Liddell, A E Green, P R Ball

Proceedings Volume 0864, Advanced Optoelectronic Technology; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943521
Event: 1987 Symposium on the Technologies for Optoelectronics, 1987, Cannes, France

Abstract

An experimental optical system with heterodyne detection has been designed and constructed. Particular attention has been paid to laser stabilisation and the requirement for optical isolation. The system also includes a microprocessor based controller for automatic signal and polarisation acquisition and tracking. A receiver sensitivity of -41 dBm has been achieved with standard DFB lasers. All the optical components used in the system are fitted with monomode fibre pigtails. This allows the system to be housed in a standard telecommunications equipment shelf of the type used in practical installations.

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W J Liddell, A E Green, and P R Ball "Practical Realisation Of An Optical Fibre Transmission System Using Heterodyne Detection", Proc. SPIE 0864, Advanced Optoelectronic Technology, (2 June 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943521

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