Laser Noise and its Impact on the Performance of Intensity-Modulation with Direct-Detection Analog Photonic Links

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Abstract:

The equations for radio-frequency gain, radio-frequency noise figure, compression dynamic range and spurious-free dynamic range are derived for an analog photonic link employing intensity modulation and direct detection. In particular, the impact of laser noise on the performance of an analog photonic link is demonstrated in terms of these metrics. We describe the experimental procedure for measuring laser noise and the measured laser noise spectra of lasers suitable for analog photonics are shown.

Author(s):
Urick, Vincent J. ; Devgan, Preetpaul S. ; Mckinney, Jason D. ; Dexter, James L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC OPTICAL SCIENCES DIV
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept. 10 Jan 2006-1 Aug 2007
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/5652-07-9065
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*INTENSITY, *LASERS, *NOISE, *MODULATION, *PHOTONICS, FIBER OPTICS, ANALOG SYSTEMS, AMPLIFIERS, RADIOFREQUENCY, EQUATIONS, SPECTRA, MEASUREMENT, DETECTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
Keyword(s):
IMDD(INTENSITY MODULATION DIRECT DETECTION), LONG HAUL FIBER OPTIC LINK, FIBER AMPLIFIERS, ANALOG PHOTONICS, SPURIOUS FREE DYNAMIC RANGE
Report Date:
2007 Aug 10
Creation Date:
2007 Sep 05