Title :
Impact of random phase errors on the performance of fiber grating dispersion compensators
Author :
Feced, R. ; Fells, J.A.J. ; Kanellopoulos, S.E. ; Bennett, P.J. ; Priddle, H.F.M.
Author_Institution :
Harlow Labs., Nortel Networks, Harlow, UK
Abstract :
We study the impact of random phase errors on the performance of fiber grating dispersion compensators, showing analytically the correlation existing between increased fluctuations of time-delay response and the enhancement of intersymbol interference.
Keywords :
delays; diffraction gratings; errors; intersymbol interference; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre filters; correlation; fiber grating dispersion compensators; fluctuations; intersymbol interference; intersymbol interference symmetry; performance; random phase errors; time-delay response; Chirp; Delay effects; Fiber gratings; Fluctuations; Intersymbol interference; Light scattering; Optical filters; Optical frequency conversion; Optical reflection; Optical scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
