Measurements on high-bandwidth optical waveguides

Keck, Donald B.; Bouillie, R.

doi:10.1016/0030-4018(78)90084-6

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“…The spectral width of semiconductor lasers is one to two orders of magnitude smaller than that of light-emitting diodes resulting in a corresponding bandwidth increase of the optical channel. In this case, the performance of multimode fibres is more likely to be limited by mode delay differences which limit the length-bandwidth product of 3 GHz km in best laboratory achievements (Keck and Bouille 1978). As mentioned in $2.5, (2.30) and therefore (3.6) are not applicable to monomode fibres for which the truncation of the index profile must be taken into account.…”

Section: Glogementioning

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The optical fibre as a transmission medium

Gloge¹

1979

Rep. Prog. Phys.

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Following the invention of the laser, the understanding of optical phenomena has progressed rapidly and new technologies have emerged with enormous potential for useful application. Among these, the technology of communication by light through glass fibres stands out. This review takes the reader from the concepts and science of light guidance to the challenges of fabricating modern glass fibres and engineering optical systems. It includes a review of the most recent understanding of the physics and chemistry of optical fibres. It illustrates the choices that exist, ranging from a variety of fibre structures to options in operating wavelength and modulation format. The reader finds a discussion of the opportunities that fibre systems present for a variety of communications applications from simple telephone connections to high-capacity ocean cable systems.

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Section: Glogementioning

confidence: 99%