Cross-channel interference due to mode partition noise in WDM optical systems using self-seeded gain-switched pulse sources

Abstract

The sidemode suppression ratio of self-seeded, gain-switched optical pulses is shown to be a vital parameter in determining the usefulness of these pulses in wavelength-division multiplexed communications systems. Experiments carried out on a two-channel wavelength multiplexed setup using tunable self-seeded gain-switched pulse sources at 10 GHz, have demonstrated the cross-channel interference effects that may be encountered if the sidemode suppression ratio of one of the sources becomes degraded. The sidemode suppression ratio of self-seeded, gainswitched optical pulses is shown to be a vital parameter in determining the usefulness of these pulses in wavelength-division multiplexed communications systems. Experiments carried out on a two-channel wavelength multiplexed setup using tunable self-seeded gain-switched pulse sources at 10 GHz, have demonstrated the cross-channel interference effects that may be encountered if the sidemode suppression ratio of one of the sources becomes degraded

Item Type:	Article (Published)
Refereed:	Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Gain-switching; optical fiber communications; optical pulse generation; self-seeding; semiconductor laser; wavelength-division-multiplexing;
Subjects:	Engineering > Optical communication Physical Sciences > Lasers Physical Sciences > Semiconductors
DCU Faculties and Centres:	DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing > School of Electronic Engineering Research Initiatives and Centres > Research Institute for Networks and Communications Engineering (RINCE)
Publisher:	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/68.914334
Copyright Information:	Copyright © 2001 IEEE. Reprinted from IEEE Photonics Technology Letters. This material is posted here with permission of the IEEE. Such permission of the IEEE does not in any way imply IEEE endorsement of any of the Dublin City University's products or services. Internal or personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution must be obtained from the IEEE by writing to pubs-permissions@ieee.org. By choosing to view this document, you agree to all provisions of the copyright laws protecting it.
ID Code:	183
Deposited On:	28 Jan 2008 by DORAS Administrator . Last Modified 20 Sep 2018 12:13

Item Type:

Article (Published)

Refereed:

Yes

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Gain-switching; optical fiber communications; optical pulse generation; self-seeding; semiconductor laser; wavelength-division-multiplexing;

Subjects:

Engineering > Optical communication
Physical Sciences > Lasers
Physical Sciences > Semiconductors

DCU Faculties and Centres:

DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing > School of Electronic Engineering
Research Initiatives and Centres > Research Institute for Networks and Communications Engineering (RINCE)

Publisher:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Official URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/68.914334

Copyright © 2001 IEEE. Reprinted from IEEE Photonics Technology Letters. This material is posted here with permission of the IEEE. Such permission of the IEEE does not in any way imply IEEE endorsement of any of the Dublin City University's products or services. Internal or personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution must be obtained from the IEEE by writing to pubs-permissions@ieee.org. By choosing to view this document, you agree to all provisions of the copyright laws protecting it.

ID Code:

183

Deposited On:

28 Jan 2008 by DORAS Administrator . Last Modified 20 Sep 2018 12:13

DORAS | DCU Research Repository

Cross-channel interference due to mode partition noise in WDM optical systems using self-seeded gain-switched pulse sources

Downloads