Synchronous polarization and phase modulation using a periodic waveform with complex harmonics for improved performance of optical transmission systems
CA 2193754 C · Owner: Bergano, Neal S. · Inventors: Bergano, Neal S.
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A method and apparatus is provided that yields improved performance by modulating the optical phase and polarization of an optical signal with a periodic waveform having harmonic content that is more complex than that associated with a simple sinusoidal waveform. A phase modulator receives an optical signal onto which data has been modulated at a predetermined frequency. The phase modulator modulates the phase of the optical signal in a continuous manner with the periodic waveform with complex harmonics where the fundamental phase modulation frequency is equal to the same predetermined frequency at which the data is modulated onto the optical signal. In another illustrative embodiment of …
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- Filed December 23, 1996 and granted December 17, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 23, 2016.
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