Suppression of Rayleigh backscattering in a bidirectional WDM optical link using clipped direct modulation

W. S. Jang, H. C. Kwon, S. K. Han

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Abstract

A novel technique is presented to reduce the Rayleigh-backscattering-induced noise in a bidirectional optical link where the same wavelength is used. The interferometric noise in bidirectional optical links can be reduced by control of the coherence time of the optical source. A clipping modulation of the laser diode provides effective noise spreading. Verification of the proposed technique has been performed through a transmission experiment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)219-222
Number of pages4
JournalIEE Proceedings: Optoelectronics
Volume151
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004 Aug

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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