Advanced coherent communication systems

Takanori Okoshi

Two new technologies—coherent optical fiber communication and optical fiber amplifiers—are now combined to bring forth a new era in optical communication. As a result, the resemblance between the evolution of optical communication and radio communication is increasing.

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