Digital Optical Communications

Optical modulation and advanced detection schemes have become a key ingredient in the design of modern optical communication systems. Optical modulation is the process of imprinting digital information onto a physical quantity. At its most simple, it involves turning on and off the originating light source, known as "on/off keying". More complex modulations include controlling light pulses as they are distorted, sometimes severely by components within the optical system.

Setting optical communications in a modern digital communications context, this book gives a whole range of practical techniques for developing future optical communications systems.


Approaches optical communications from a digital communications perspective
Emphasises design considerations at a system level
Up-to-date information on the fundamentals and applications of digital optical communication and its modulation techniques.
Focuses on industry-relevant topics with an eye to the future development of the technology.