RESOLUTION OF MODE HOPPING IN OPTICAL LINKS

摘要

An optical link transmits light between a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes a laser cavity that outputs a laser light signal. The laser cavity is configured such that the mode of the laser light signal hops during operation of the optical link. The transmitter outputs an output light signal that includes light from the laser light signal. The output light signal travels a data travel distance before being received at the receiver. The data travel distance is greater than 0 m and less than 1 km and the optical link has a Bit Error Rate less than 10 -12. In some instances, the laser cavity is an external cavity laser.