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Polarisation phase-shift keying: a coherent transmission technique with differential heterodyne detection

Authors :
Calvani, R.
Caponi, R.
Cisternino, F.
Source :
Electronics Letters; May 1988, Vol. 24 Issue: 10 p642-643, 2p
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

An original coherent transmission technique with polarisation modulation and (two-channel) differential heterodyne detection is demonstrated. In a preliminary experiment, sensitivities within 4dB of the shot noise limit have been achieved. High immunity to laser phase noise is obtained.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00135194 and 1350911X
Volume :
24
Issue :
10
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Electronics Letters
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs11974792