Title :
Adaptive Split-Step Quasi-Spectral Finite Difference Method for Nonlinear Optical Pulse Propagation
Author_Institution :
RWTH Aachen Univ. of Technol., Aachen
Abstract :
Combining a new semi-analytical step size estimation strategy with highly efficient quasi-spectral finite differences, a fast adaptive split-step solver for the nonlinear Schrodinger equation is presented. For large WDM systems, a substantial speed-up is obtained.
Keywords :
Schrodinger equation; finite difference methods; optical fibre communication; pulse generators; wavelength division multiplexing; adaptive split-step quasispectral finite difference; fast adaptive split-step solver; large WDM systems; nonlinear Schrodinger equation; nonlinear optical pulse propagation; step size estimation; Bandwidth; Difference equations; Finite difference methods; Nonlinear equations; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical propagation; Optical pulses; Raman scattering; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-831-4
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348824
