Cross-phase modulation in multispan WDM systems with arbitrary modulation formats

Author

Goeger, G. ; Wrage, M. ; Fischler, W.

Author_Institution

Networks & Multimedia Commun. Dept., Siemens AG, Munich, Germany

Volume

16

Issue

8

fYear

2004

Firstpage

1858

Lastpage

1860

Abstract

Cross-phase modulation (XPM) is a major performance-limiting effect in high bit-rate wavelength-division-multiplexed (WDM) networks with narrow channel spacing. In this paper, we present closed expressions for fast and accurate calculation of both XPM-induced amplitude and phase distortions of WDM channels. This is of particular importance for network optimization and examination of advanced modulation formats. By comparison with simulations, we demonstrate the wide application range of the novel method.

Keywords

nonlinear optics; optical distortion; optical modulation; phase modulation; telecommunication channels; wavelength division multiplexing; WDM channels; XPM-induced amplitude distortions; arbitrary modulation formats; cross-phase modulation; high bit-rate wavelength-division-multiplexed networks; multispan WDM systems; network optimisation; performance-limiting effect; phase distortions; Attenuation; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear distortion; Nonlinear optics; Optical distortion; Optical fiber communication; Phase distortion; Phase modulation; Probes; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1041-1135

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/LPT.2004.830519

Filename

1316947