Title :
Pade approximation for improved split-step methods
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Geometric und Praktische Math., Aachen Univ. of Technol., Germany
Abstract :
Using Pade approximations to the exponential function, an improved split-step method for the nonlinear Schrodinger equation is presented. For accurate simulations of large DWDM systems, substantial speed-up factors over the split-step Fourier method are obtained.
Keywords :
Schrodinger equation; nonlinear equations; optical fibre communication; wavelength division multiplexing; DWDM systems; Pade approximation; exponential function; improved split-step methods; nonlinear Schrodinger equation; optical fibers; pulse propagation;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2004. OFC 2004
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-772-5
