Title :
Theoretical evidence of dynamical limitations in practical single-stage PMD compensators
Author :
Ciaramella, Ernesto
Author_Institution :
Scuola Superiore Sant´´Anna, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
Dynamical effects in polarization-mode dispersion compensators are investigated. A typical compensator can actually work in two different operating modes. Dynamic evolution of the input signal can require a continuous switch between these modes, producing significant performance degradation. We introduce a numerical procedure to simulate dynamical effects, which confirms the occurrence of critical configurations.
Keywords :
compensation; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; continuous switch; dynamical limitations; fiber-optic communication; polarization mode dispersion compensators; practical single-stage PMD compensators; Delay; Feedback; Numerical simulation; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical modulation; Personal communication networks; Polarization mode dispersion; Predictive models; Switches;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2004.831322
