Title :
Dispersion-compensating fibers
Author :
Grüner-Nielsen, Lars ; Wandel, Marie ; Kristensen, Poul ; Jørgensen, Carsten ; Jørgensen, Lene Vilbrad ; Edvold, Bent ; Palsdottir, Bera ; Jakobsen, Dan
Author_Institution :
OFS Fitel Denmark ApS, Brondby, Denmark
Abstract :
This paper reviews properties and use of conventional single-mode dispersion-compensating fibers (DCFs). The quality of the dispersion compensation expressed as residual dispersion after compensation is treated. Properties of actual DCFs for discrete compensation including loss and nonlinear effects are discussed. Fiber design with special emphasis on design tradeoffs is considered. The Raman properties of DCFs and their use as a discrete Raman amplifier are also discussed. Finally, DCF for use in dispersion-managed cables (DMCs) is addressed, including optimum fiber design and comparison of different configurations.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; compensation; optical cables; optical design techniques; optical fibre amplifiers; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre losses; Raman properties; discrete Raman amplifier; dispersion-compensating fibers; dispersion-managed cables; fiber design; residual dispersion; Fiber nonlinear optics; Monte Carlo methods; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber theory; Polarization mode dispersion; Stimulated emission; Optical fiber amplifiers; optical fiber communication; optical fiber dispersion; optical fiber theory;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2005.855873
