Fiber Optics for the Future - Wavelength Division Multiplexing,

Abstract

Optical wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) systems, with signals transmitted on different wavelengths through a single fiber, can have increased information capacity and fault isolation properties over single wavelength optical systems. This paper describes a typical WDM system. The applicability of future standards to such a system are discussed. Also, a state-of-the-art survey of optical multimode components which could be used to implement the system are made. The components to be surveyed are sources, multiplexers, and detectors. Emphasis is given to the demultiplexer techniques which are the major developmental components in the WDM system. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADP003579

Entities

People

  • J. L. Spencer

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Avionics
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Techniques
  • Detectors
  • Fiber Optics
  • Multimode
  • Multiplexing
  • Optics
  • Standardization
  • Standards
  • Wavelength Division Multiplexing

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design