Optical scattering induced noise in RF-photonic systems

Scattering mechanisms in optical fiber induce noise in the spectra of optical signals travelling through the fiber. This fiber-induced noise limits the quality factor of optical fiber resonators and degrades low-noise signals transmitted via optical fiber. In this work, we present preliminary data f...

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Published in2011 Joint Conference of the IEEE International Frequency Control and the European Frequency and Time Forum (FCS) Proceedings pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors Okusaga, O., Cahill, J., Zhou, W., Docherty, A., Carter, G. M., Menyuk, C. R.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.05.2011
Subjects
Noise
Optical attenuators
Optical fibers
Optical scattering
Optical variables measurement
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Summary:Scattering mechanisms in optical fiber induce noise in the spectra of optical signals travelling through the fiber. This fiber-induced noise limits the quality factor of optical fiber resonators and degrades low-noise signals transmitted via optical fiber. In this work, we present preliminary data from our systematic study of optical scattering in fiber. We present noise spectra for Rayleigh and Brillouin scattering. We also demonstrate suppression of these scattering mechanisms via laser frequency modulation.
ISBN:1612841112
9781612841113
ISSN:2327-1914
DOI:10.1109/FCS.2011.5977754