Title :
Emerging fiber technology for space division multiplexed optical communications
Author :
Richardson, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Univ. of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) offers the potential for ultrahigh information-flux optical communications at the petabit/s level, as well as reduced costs-per-bit. I review progress to date and discuss some of the technological/commercial challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; space division multiplexing; costs-per-bit; fiber technology; petabit/s level; space division multiplexed optical communications; space division multiplexing; ultrahigh information-flux optical communications; Multiplexing; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
