Advanced modulation formats for free-space laser communication

We show that novel modulation formats enabled by digital coherent receivers can significantly reduce the required received optical power in Free Space Optical (FSO) systems, thereby enabling links with significantly lower Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).

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