Abstract
This study presents the modeling of a terrestrial free-space optics (FSO) transmission system that integrates mode division
multiplexing (MDM) with dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM). A total of 32 laser channels, operating within the
frequency range of 193.1 THz to 196.2 THz, are utilized. The channels are spaced apart by 100 GHz. Each wavelength
channel employs two spatial Hermite-Gaussian (HG) modes, specifically and . These modes are responsible for
transmitting 10-Gbps of non-return-to-zero data. The transmission takes place over a free-space channel, even in
challenging weather conditions. The system's net transmission speed is 640 Gbps. The FSO system is assessed for its
performance under several weather conditions, including clear, rain, haze, and fog using simulative analysis. The metrics
used for evaluation are the signal-to-noise ratio, received power, and eye diagrams. The findings exhibit consistent
transmission at a speed of 640 Gbps over a range of 800 meters to 6 kilometers, with dependable performance metrics.
Keywords
Mode division multiplexing, Hermite-Gaussian modes, Dense wavelength division multiplexing, Free-space optics,
Weather attenuation.
Citation
KARAMJEET SINGH, MEHTAB SINGH, AMIT GROVER, Performance evaluation of a 640-Gbps integrated dense wavelength division multiplexing-mode division multiplexing-based free-space optics transmission system, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 18, 5-6, May-June 2024, pp.239-248 (2024).
Submitted at: Jan. 26, 2024
Accepted at: June 5, 2024