Title :
Experimental investigation of stimulated Raman scattering limitation on WDM transmission over various types of fiber infrastructures
Author :
Bigo, Sébastien ; Gauchard, Stéphane ; Bertaina, Alain ; Hamaide, Jean-Pierre
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corp. Res. Centre, Marcoussis, France
fDate :
6/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We measure the impact of stimulated Raman scattering on the power distribution of a 32-channel multiplex after 100-km transmission over various fiber types. The Raman gain coefficient is then estimated in each configuration.
Keywords :
optical fibre communication; stimulated Raman scattering; wavelength division multiplexing; 100 km; 32-channel multiplex; Raman gain coefficient; WDM transmission; fiber infrastructures; power distribution; stimulated Raman scattering limitation; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical scattering; Optical transmitters; Power distribution; Raman scattering; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
