Keywords

Laser communication systems, Equivalent-circuit models, Laser and modulator modeling, Photodetector and amplifier modeling, Fiber impulse-response modeling, Step-index and parabolic-index fibers

Abstract

The feasibility of analyzing an optical communication system using standard electronic circuit analysis programs such as SCEPTRE and ASTAP is demonstrated in this thesis. The transmitter (laser and modulator) and receiver (detector and amplifier) are modelled using equivalent circuits for the various components. The transmission medium (optical fiber) is modelled using an impulse response function. Two fibers are investigated--a step-index fiber and a square-law (parabolic index) fiber.

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Graduation Date

1977

Advisor

Phillips, Ronald L.

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Format

PDF

Pages

146 pages

Language

English

Rights

Public Domain

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0012845

Subjects

Laser communication systems; Optical communications--Mathematical models; Fiber optics--Mathematical models; Data transmission systems--Computer simulation; Optoelectronic devices--Mathematical models; Optical fiber communication

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Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

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