Noises in Optical Communications and Photonic Systems

Transmitting information over optical fibers requires a high degree of signal integrity with respect to noise levels existing in optical systems. The methods and techniques for noise evaluations are important so that high performance can be obtained. This book provides a fundamental understanding of noise generation processes in optical communications and photonic signals. It discusses techniques for noise evaluation in optical communication systems, especially digital optical systems, as well as transmission system performance and noise impacts in photonic processing systems.