Sensitivity of balanced receivers for polarization shift keying in free-space optical communications

F. Fidler*, J. Grosinger, W. R. Leeb

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Polarization modulation is a robust and efficient format for optical free-space communications. We study the sensitivity of real-world balanced receivers, including possible atmospheric effects on the state-of-polarization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication35th European Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC 2009 - Proceedings
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event35th European Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC 2009 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 20 Sept 200924 Sept 2009

Publication series

NameEuropean Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC

Conference

Conference35th European Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC 2009
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period20/09/0924/09/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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