Title :
Optimal polarization launch for Raman depletion minimization in GPON and TWDM-PON coexistence
Author :
Cantono, M. ; Mecozzi, A. ; Curri, V. ; Gaudino, R.
Author_Institution :
DET, Politec. di Torino, Turin, Italy
Abstract :
TWDM-PON (ITU-T G.989) will induce relevant extra-attenuation when operating in full coexistence with GPON due to Raman nonlinearity. We give a detailed analysis of optimal polarization launch options.
Keywords :
light attenuation; passive optical networks; polarisation; wavelength division multiplexing; GPON; ITU-T G.989; Raman depletion minimization; Raman nonlinearity; TWDM-PON coexistence; attenuation; gigabit-capable passive optical network; optimal polarization launch; time and wavelength division multiplexed passive optical network; Decision support systems; Minimization; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber polarization; Passive optical networks; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
