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Multiplexed optical communication system

US4146783A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1977
Grant dateMar 27, 1979
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Expiry dateSep 13, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/08
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The system permits the multiplex telecommunication through the medium of an optical carrier wave. The system comprises a source of coherent light whose optical spectrum is dispersed in an optical device comprising a pair of diffraction gratings. A plurality of light modulators are disposed in the path of the spread out beams and controlled by electric signals which carry items of information. Output optical means collect the modulated spectral components.

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