Title :
Cross-polarization modulation: theory and experiment multiple-wavelength system
Author :
Woodward, S.L. ; Phillips, M.R. ; Smith, Robin L.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Labs.-Res., Middletown, NJ
Abstract :
The time-varying state of polarization of an optical channel modified by the intensity of other channels in a three-channel WDM system is measured. It compares well with theory expanded from a previously published two-channel model
Keywords :
nonlinear optics; optical fibre communication; optical fibre polarisation; optical modulation; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; cross-polarization modulation; multiple-wavelength system; nonlinear optical effects; optical channel polarization; three-channel WDM system; time-varying state; two-channel model; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical attenuators; Optical crosstalk; Optical fiber polarization; Optical modulation; Optical polarization; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215499
