Abstract:
A method and an optical network component for data processing in an optical network are provided, wherein a first signal and a second signal are influenced by a tunable element, wherein the first signal is an incoming optical signal, wherein the second signal is a local oscillator signal generated by a laser and wherein said laser comprises an optical gain element that is tuned by the tunable element. Furthermore, a communication system is suggested comprising said optical network component, which can be associated with an ONU and/or with an OLT. Suitable for coherent Ultra-Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex (UDWDM) networks.
Abstract:
A coherent transceiver for an optical network is provided, comprising a laser (101) that is connected to a modulation branch and to a local signal processing branch. Also, an optical device and a communication system comprising at least one such optical device are suggested.
Abstract:
An optical multi carrier generator is suggested based on an acousto optic modulator with integrated partially reflective mirrors so that a multitude of optical wavelengths at a spectral distance can be created out of a single continuous wave light whereas the created optical lightwaves are separated spatial such that they can be modulated individually.
Abstract:
A method and a device are provided for adjusting a tunable laser of an optical network element, wherein a wavelength of the tunable laser is adjusted by varying a current driving the tunable laser; and wherein the wavelength of the tunable laser is adjusted by varying a temperature of the tunable laser or at least a portion thereof relative to an environmental temperature.
Abstract:
A method and a device for operating a laser in an optical component are provided, wherein the laser is a local oscillator of the optical component; and wherein a linewidth of the laser is broadened. Furthermore, an optical communication system is suggested comprising said optical component.
Abstract:
A method of processing data for optical networks is provided, the method comprising the steps of mapping a plurality of input data streams into a plurality of output data streams and mapping the plurality output data streams into a plurality of optical carriers, wherein the mapping is realized by means of a look up table.
Abstract:
A method for an optical network system and an optical network system comprising a first optical network unit a second optical network unit including a receiver and a transmitter, wherein the first optical network unit is coupled with the receiver and the transmitter via an asymmetric optical coupling device.
Abstract:
A method and a device for adjusting a laser in an optical network are provided, wherein at least one alive message is transmitted from a first optical component towards a second optical component; and wherein a confirmation message is transmitted from the second optical component to the first optical component determining the wavelength of the laser to be used based on the alive message received by the second optical component. Furthermore, an optical communication system is suggested comprising said optical element.
Abstract:
A method and a device for data processing in an optical network element are suggested, wherein the optical network element changes between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode of data transmission.
Abstract:
An optical network element is provided, comprising several lasers, wherein at least one dielectric filter is arranged within an least one resonator of the lasers, wherein for each laser, light in the resonator enters the at least one dielectric filter at a predetermined angle and wherein the light generated within each laser enters the at least one dielectric filter at a different angle. Furthermore, a process of manufacture and a method for generating several light beams by several lasers are suggested.