Abstract
We consider optical amplifier noise in self-heterodyne optical mm-wave links, and propose that 0 dB noise figure can be achieved. We experimentally demonstrate 2.5 dB noise figure reduction for an Er-doped fibre amplifier (EDFA) using a tailored optical filter.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics. Technical Digest (including High Speed Photonics Components Workshop) (Cat. No.98EX181) |
Subtitle of host publication | Technical Digest (including High Speed Photonics Components Workshop) (Cat. No.98EX181) |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 207-210 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 0780349369, 0780349369 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |