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Fiber optics for the future - wavelength division multiplexingOptical wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) systems, with signals transmitted on different wavelengths through a single fiber, can have increased information capacity and fault isolation properties over single wavelength optical systems. This paper describes a typical WDM system. The applicability of future standards to such a system are discussed. Also, a state-of-the-art survey of optical multimode components which could be used to implement the system are made. The components to be surveyed are sources, multiplexers, and detectors. Emphasis is given to the demultiplexer techniques which are the major developmental components in the WDM system.
Document ID
19840023114
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spencer, J. L.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: ASD Proc. Papers of the 2nd AFSC Avionics Std. Conf., Vol. 2
Subject Category
Optics
Report/Patent Number
AD-P003579
Accession Number
84N31184
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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