Title :
Polarization mode dispersion and its impact on high bit-rate, fiber-optic communication systems
Author :
Nelson, L.E. ; Kogelnik, H. ; Winzer, P.J.
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) in optical fibers and components can be a limiting impairment in high-speed, long-haul communication systems. We describe the impact of first- and higher-order PMD, of modulation format, and of PMD compensation.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical modulation; fiber-optic communication systems; first-order PMD; high bit-rate systems; high-speed communication systems; higher-order PMD; long-haul communication systems; modulation format; optical fiber component; optical fibers; polarization mode dispersion;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-777-6
