Title :
160 Gbit/s demultiplexing utilising polarisation-independent four-wave mixing in birefringent nonlinear fibre
Author :
Lenihan, A.S. ; Carter, G.M.
Author_Institution :
Ziva Corp., San Diego
Abstract :
Polarisation-independent all-optical demultiplexing at 160 Gbit/s, using single-pump four-wave mixing in a birefringent nonlinear fibre, is experimentally demonstrated. A maximum power penalty of 3.1 dB is observed for polarisation scrambled data.
Keywords :
demultiplexing; polarisation; birefringent nonlinear fibre; demultiplexing; polarisation scrambled data; polarisation-independent four-wave mixing; single-pump four-wave mixing;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20080220
