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Science and technology challenges in XXIst century optical communications

Journal

COMPTES RENDUS PHYSIQUE
Volume 12, Issue 4, Pages 387-416

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centre Mersenne pour ldition scientifique ouverte
DOI: 10.1016/j.crhy.2011.04.009

Keywords

Erbium-doped fibre amplifier; Modulation format; Optical telecommunications; Photonics; Shannon limit; Wavelength-division multiplexing

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  1. Royal Society University

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The state of the art of XXIst century optical communication systems is reviewed through the associated technologies of laser sources, photo-receivers, integrated photonic circuits, optical fibres, and coherent modulation formats. Emphasis is put on current science and technology challenges to approach ultimate physical limits and to develop innovative solutions allowing performance enhancement at minimal cost increase. (C) 2011 Academie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

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