Title :
Non-intrusive in-service PMD measurements: A novel approach based on coherent detection
Author :
Lecoeuche, V. ; Sauron, F. ; Roa, P. ; Cebollada, A. ; Cuenot, B. ; Champavère, A. ; Masselin, O. ; Heismann, F.
Abstract :
We describe a novel method for in-service Polarization Mode Dispersion measurements and compare its accuracy with the Jones matrix eigen-analysis method. A relative accuracy of 4% is reported over a 1-50ps mean DGD range.
Keywords :
eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; matrix algebra; optical fibre dispersion; DGD; Jones matrix eigen-analysis method; Polarization-mode dispersion; differential group delay; in-service polarization mode dispersion measurements; nonintrusive in-service PMD measurements; time 1 ps to 50 ps; Frequency measurement; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Optical variables measurement; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9
