De-multiplexing vortex modes in optical communications using transport-based pattern recognition

• Published in: Optics express Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 4004 - 4022
• Main Authors: Park, Se Rim, Cattell, Liam, Nichols, Jonathan M, Watnik, Abbie, Doster, Timothy, Rohde, Gustavo K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 19.02.2018

Free space optical communications utilizing orbital angular momentum beams have recently emerged as a new technique for communications with potential for increased channel capacity. Turbulence due to changes in the index of refraction emanating from temperature, humidity, and air flow patterns, howe...