Wavelets in optical communications

Current communication systems use complex multiplexing techniques to maximize total bandwidth for users. With more high bandwidth services becoming available, particularly on the Internet, even more sophisticated coding- and modulation techniques are needed. We have developed a system based on advanced signal processing to meet such needs. The time-frequency-division multiplexing scheme for high bandwidth communications we have developed uses smooth time-frequency divisions for a multiple access fiber optic network. Our modulation scheme makes much better use of the time-frequency plane, while drastically reducing timing jitter and the deleterious effects of dispersion through proper use of orthogonal waveforms.