ISSN:
1572-817X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract Pulse-code modulation of a 0.6328μm He-Ne laser by simultaneous mode-locking and coupling modulation is achieved at a bit-rate of 150 Mbits−1 using a single modulation element. Both modelocking techniques, loss modulation and phase modulation are used and compared. The phase of the output signal is stabilized by means of a phase-locked loop. The influence of the coupling modulation on the resonator energy causes a time-dependent decrease of the output signal amplitude. This effect can be compensated by controlling the coupling voltage. A calculation of the maximum available bitrate for a 2 mm bore He-Ne laser tube is given.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00619368
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