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

Volume

23

Issue

11

fYear

2005

Firstpage

3566

Lastpage

3579

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;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JLT.2005.855873

Filename

1561386