Title :
Nonlinear threshold of RZ-DBPSK and RZ-DQPSK
Author :
Fischer, Johannes K. ; Petermann, Klaus
Author_Institution :
Fachgebiet Hochfrequenztech./Photonik, Tech. Univ. Berlin, Berlin
Abstract :
The nonlinear thresholds of differential binary and quaternary phase-shift keying are compared for a wide range of fibre types and symbol rates. Optimum fibre types for symbol rates of practical interest are derived.
Keywords :
optical fibres; quadrature phase shift keying; wavelength division multiplexing; RZ-DBPSK; RZ-DQPSK; differential binary phase-shift keying; differential quaternary phase-shift keying; nonlinear threshold; optimum fibre types; symbol rates; Additive white noise; Channel spacing; Optical attenuators; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Phase noise; Phase shift keying; Signal to noise ratio; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2008. ECOC 2008. 34th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brussels
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2227-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2228-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.2008.4729505
