High-frequency reverse-time chaos generation using an optical matched filter

The optical reverse-time chaos is realized by modulating a binary pseudo-random bit sequence onto an optical carrier, and then driving an optical matched filter. The filter is demonstrated experimentally by using two fiber Bragg gratings and a Fourier-domain programmable optical processor. The complexity relationship between the binary input sequence and the output chaos signal is studied. This approach could be a novel way to generate a high speed repeatable and controllable optical chaos signal, which has the potential to be used in optical secure communication systems.