Title :
Higher order error of discrete fiber model and asymptotic bound on multistaged PMD compensation
Author :
Li, Yi ; Eyal, Avishay ; Yariv, Amnon
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Phys., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
We develop a random-matrix formalism that enables analysis of a variety of polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) related problems. In particular, we address the problems of higher order error in a discrete fiber model and limit of multistaged PMD compensation schemes. Our solution to the first problem leads to a simple condition for the validity of the model, which is often overlooked in PMD simulations. For the second issue, we have found an asymptotic bound on the limit of a multistaged PMD compensation scheme. The theory is confirmed by numerical simulations, and future work is suggested.
Keywords :
compensation; matrix algebra; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre theory; PMD simulations; asymptotic bound; discrete fiber model; higher order error; multistaged PMD compensation; multistaged PMD compensation scheme; multistaged PMD compensation schemes; numerical simulations; polarization-mode dispersion; random-matrix formalism; Birefringence; Differential equations; Mathematical model; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical retarders; Physics; Polarization mode dispersion; Stochastic resonance;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
