Title :
FWM resonances in dispersion slope-matched and non-zero-dispersion fiber maps: impact on system performance
Author :
Manna, M. ; Golovchenko, E.A.
Author_Institution :
Tycom Labs., Eatontown, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We show that FWM resonances can affect performance of selected channels within the DWDM band. These resonances could cause a Q-factor penalty in excess of 1 dB. Dispersion slope-matched maps and manufacturing variations help to suppress the resonances.
Keywords :
Q-factor; multiwave mixing; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM band; FWM resonances; Q-factor penalty; dispersion slope-matched fiber maps; dispersion slope-matched maps; nonzero-dispersion fiber maps; selected channels; Bandwidth; Channel spacing; Continuous phase modulation; Distributed amplifiers; Frequency; Optical amplifiers; Phase modulation; Q factor; Resonance; 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
