Title :
Polarization mode dispersion tolerance of bandwidth-efficient multilevel modulation schemes
Author :
Noe, R. ; Sandel, D. ; Wust, F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Opt. Commun. & High-Frequency Eng., Paderborn Univ., Germany
Abstract :
We have identified polarization division multiplex to be advantageous for capacity doubling of fiber spans with a given amplification bandwidth, due to its superior sensitivity, good polarization mode dispersion tolerance and terminal equipment simplicity.
Keywords :
optical fiber communication; optical fiber dispersion; optical fiber polarization; optical modulation; sensitivity; wavelength division multiplexing; amplification bandwidth; bandwidth-efficient multilevel modulation schemes; capacity doubling; fiber spans; good polarization mode dispersion tolerance; polarization division multiplex; polarization mode dispersion tolerance; sensitivity; terminal equipment simplicity; Bandwidth; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Polarization mode dispersion; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868283
