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In this chapter, we outline the modern coherent communication formats and how they are realized. These coherent communication formats enable long-distance and high-speed transmission. We also discuss the sources of noise in optical communication systems and the relationship between signal to noise, bit error rate, and communication format.
…and a great and strong wind rent the mountains…and after the wind an earthquake… and after the earthquake a fire… and after the fire, a still small voice…
—Kings 19:11–12, King James Version
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Klotzkin, D.J. (2020). Coherent Communication Systems. In: Introduction to Semiconductor Lasers for Optical Communications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24501-6_12
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