Title :
Demonstration of a coherent PMD source
Author :
Damask, J.N. ; Myers, P.R. ; Boschi, A. ; Simer, G.J.
Abstract :
A coherent programmable polarization-mode-dispersion (PMD) source is demonstrated. Measured PMD spectra are favorably compared with coherent PMD theory. Completely predictable PMD sources are essential to rigorously test receivers and transport systems against PMD impairment. PMD sources using coherent PMD technology can generate predictable PMD that includes differential group delay (DGD), second-order PMD (SOPMD), and polarization-dependent chromatic dispersion (PDCD). The emphasis in this work is on harmonic and coherent spectra.
Keywords :
birefringence; light polarisation; light sources; optical dispersion; optical phase shifters; optical receivers; optical retarders; optical testing; LiNbO/sub 3/; PMD impairment; YVO/sub 4/; birefringent crystals; birefringent phase shifters; coherent PMD source; coherent programmable polarization-mode-dispersion source; differential group delay; half-wave waveplates; harmonic spectra; polarization-dependent chromatic dispersion; receivers; second-order PMD; transport systems; Birefringence; Coherence; Crystals; Frequency; Instruments; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber theory; Optical retarders; Phase shifters; Propagation delay;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2003.818668
