Advanced coherent lightwave technologies
- 1 February 1988
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Communications Magazine
- Vol. 26 (2) , 15-21
- https://doi.org/10.1109/35.426
Abstract
The present state of optical coherent communication technologies, covering optical heterodyne/homodyne detection and optical frequency division multiplexing (optimal FDM), is discussed. Included is a description of the development history of coherent lightwave communication technology followed by a discussion of heterodyne detection for future long-haul high-speed systems. A description of optical coherent transmission systems using heterodyne/homodyne detection is presented along with a review of optical FDM technology and its applications. Future trends are examined.Keywords
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