Analog FM free-space optical communication based on a mid-infrared quantum cascade laser frequency comb

Anno: 2022

Autori: Corrias N.; Gabbrielli T.; De Natale P.; Consolino L.; Cappelli F.

Affiliazione autori: CNR INO Ist Nazl Ott, Largo Enrico Fermi 6, I-50125 Florence, FI, Italy; LENS European Lab Nonlinear Spect, Via Nello Carrara 1, I-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, FI, Italy.

Abstract: Quantum cascade laser frequency combs are nowadays well-appreciated sources for infrared spectroscopy. Here their applicability for free-space optical communication is demonstrated. The spontaneously-generated intermodal beat note of the frequency comb is used as carrier for transferring the analog signal via frequency modulation. Exploiting the atmospheric transparency window at 4 mu m, an optical communication with a signal-to-noise ratio up to 65 dB is realized, with a modulation bandwidth of 300 kHz. The system tolerates a maximum optical attenuation exceeding 35 dB. The possibility of parallel transmission of an independent digital signal via amplitude modulation at 5 Mbit/s is also demonstrated. (C) 2022 Optica Publishing Group under the terms of the Optica Open Access Publishing Agreement

Giornale/Rivista: OPTICS EXPRESS

Volume: 30 (7)      Da Pagina: 10217  A: 10228

Maggiori informazioni: Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, FET Flagship on Quantum Technologies, (820419 “Qombs Project”).
Parole chiavi: modulated combs; spectroscopy; linewidth; operation; search
DOI: 10.1364/OE.443483

Citazioni: 10
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