System performance implications of homodyne beat noise effects in optical fibre networks

1 June 1995

journal article
Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in IEE Proceedings - Optoelectronics

Vol. 142 (3) , 143-148
https://doi.org/10.1049/ip-opt:19951660

Abstract

Homodyne beat noise effects associated with multiple paths and reflections in optical networks are examined in terms of the potential impact on system performance. Essential statistics are identified which enable an upper bound on error probability to be formulated. Conditions are identified relating to the existence of an error probability floor. Illustrative system results are presented, demonstrating the application of the techniques presented.

Keywords

MULTIPLE PATHS
STATISTICS
ERROR PROBABILITY
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS
HOMODYNE BEAT NOISE EFFECTS
MULTIPLE REFLECTIONS
OPTICAL FIBRE NETWORKS
UPPER BOUND
ERROR PROBABILITY FLOOR

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