System Modelling, Numerical Simulations and Experimental Validation of High Capacity FSO Data Transmission in DWDM Communication Employing Optical Frequency Comb

Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) optical technology allows transmission of many wavelengths in a single optical channel. In this paper, system modelling and numerical simulations are demonstrated for high-capacity data transmission using an Optical Frequency Comb (OFC). An OFC is generated using fiber loop modulation technique and simulations are carried out using commercially available simulation software –OptiSystem. An OFC with excellent flatness is obtained, which is essential for noise and error reduction. Each comb line is modulated with data and the DWDM multiplexed signal is transmitted over a free-space optical (FSO) channel. The system performance is assessed in terms of Bit Error Rate (BER) and range of the FSO channel. Our experimental results demonstrate that our system aligns well with simulation and can generate an OFC confirming the potential of our approach for applications such as optical communication networks.