Title :
Optimization of 40 Gbit/s dispersion maps for long-haul WDM transmissions with up to 0.4 bit/s/Hz spectral efficiency
Author :
Dany, B. ; Leclerc, O. ; Neddam, F. ; Le Lourec, P.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corporate Res. Center, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
We numerically study optimal line dispersion management for 40 Gbit/s-based long-haul transmission systems, when considering first single-channel, and second WDM systems with 200 GHz and 100 GHz channel spacing.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre theory; optimisation; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; 40 Gbit/s; channel spacing; dispersion maps; long-haul WDM transmissions; long-haul transmission systems; optimal line dispersion management; optimization; second WDM systems; spectral efficiency; Delta modulation; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber polarization; Optical propagation; Optical pulses; Optical solitons; Polarization mode dispersion; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
