Title :
Estimation of polarization dispersion parameters for compensation with reduced feedback
Author :
Fini, J.M. ; Chou, P.C. ; Haus, H.A.
Author_Institution :
Res. Lab. of Electron., MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
A scheme for polarization dispersion compensation with reduced feedback is explored. Repeatable estimates of the PMD vector have been obtained from polarimeter measurements using various algorithms. Limitations due to higher-order PMD are discussed.
Keywords :
optical feedback; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; polarimetry; algorithms; compensation; higher-order polarization mode dispersion; limitations; polarimeter measurements; polarization dispersion compensation; polarization dispersion parameters; polarization mode dispersion vector; reduced feedback; Ellipsoids; Frequency; Least squares approximation; Optical feedback; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical transmitters; Parameter estimation; Polarization mode dispersion; Pulse measurements; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
