The Mach-Zehnder Coupler.

Abstract

At the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) we are currently researching the potential for and feasibility of an optical signal demultiplexer based on the Mach-Zehnder coupler. The theory behind the signal demultiplexer involves cascading an n stage Mach-Zehnder coupler. The coupler will be capable of discriminating between M different CSK signals employing M Hadamard code. This thesis involves the examination of a single Mach-Zehnder coupler that operates at 100 Mbps and specifically addresses the mathematical analysis of how it operates, the physical components necessary to build and test a Mach-Zehnder coupler, and the performance of the Mach-Zehnder coupler.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA328684

Entities

People

  • Maryanne Heinbaugh

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Mathematical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.