Title :
Experimental validation of the EGN-model in uncompensated optical links
Author :
Nespola, A. ; Huchard, M. ; Bosco, G. ; Carena, A. ; Jiang, Y. ; Poggiolini, P. ; Forghieri, F.
Author_Institution :
Ist. Superiore Mario Boella, Turin, Italy
Abstract :
We report the first experimental validation of the EGN-model. Using a PM-QPSK Nyquist-WDM transmission we confirm the enhanced accuracy of the EGN-model comparing maximum reach predictions with those of GN-model.
Keywords :
Gaussian noise; optical links; quadrature phase shift keying; wavelength division multiplexing; EGN model; PM-QPSK Nyquist-WDM transmission; uncompensated optical links; Decision support systems; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fibers; Optimized production technology;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
