Title :
Impact of the interplay between nonlinear and PDL effects on Q-factor distribution for polarization multiplexed systems
Author :
Vassilieva, Olga ; Inwoong Kim ; Sekiya, Motoyoshi
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Labs. of America Inc., Richardson, TX, USA
fDate :
June 30 2013-July 4 2013
Abstract :
We show that Q-distribution due to combined NL/PDL effects is narrower compared to the case of the sum of each effect under any dispersion map. This enables Q-margin reduction in optical system design.
Keywords :
Q-factor; multiplexing; optical dispersion; optical fibre communication; Q-factor distribution; Q-margin reduction; combined NL/PDL effects; dispersion map; nonlinear effects; optical system design; polarization multiplexed systems; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber polarization; Q-factor; Shape; System analysis and design;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference held jointly with 2013 International Conference on Photonics in Switching (OECC/PS), 2013 18th
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
