Title :
On the use of factor graphs in optical communications
Author :
Wymeersch, Henk ; Irukulapati, Naga V. ; Marsella, Domenico ; Johannisson, Pontus ; Agrell, Erik ; Secondini, Marco
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Signals & Syst., Chalmers Univ. of Technol., Gothenburg, Sweden
Abstract :
Factor graphs and message passing allow the near-automated development of algorithms in many engineering disciplines, including digital communications. This paper gives an overview of their possible use in optical communications.
Keywords :
digital communication; graph theory; message passing; optical communication; digital communication; factor graphs; message passing; optical communication; Channel estimation; Decoding; Message passing; Optical fiber communication; Optical receivers; Signal processing algorithms;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
