Coding for the photon channelMotivated by a recent paper of Pierce, we consider the problem associated with coding for optical communications systems that use photon-counting techniques. Making certain realistic assumptions, we find that external noise sources are negligible, and that channel capacity (measured in nats per photon) is infinite. However, quantum effects made the design of an efficient system at rates above about 5 nats per photon very difficult.
Document ID
19810037466
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Mceliece, R. J. (Illinois, University Urbana, Ill., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Meeting Information
Meeting: NTC ''79; National Telecommunications Conference