Title :
Analytical results on channel capacity in uncompensated optical links with coherent detection
Author :
Bosco, G. ; Poggiolini, P. ; Carena, A. ; Curri, V. ; Forghieri, F.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Elettron., Politec. di Torino, Torino, Italy
Abstract :
We derive capacity formulas for uncompensated links, showing that the launch power maximizing capacity is independent of link length and modulation format. We discuss the usable range of PM-QAM systems and validate analysis with simulations.
Keywords :
channel capacity; optical links; optical modulation; phase modulation; quadrature amplitude modulation; PM-QAM system; channel capacity formula; coherent detection; launch power maximizing capacity; link length; modulation format; uncompensated optical link; Channel capacity; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical fibers; Optical noise; Signal to noise ratio;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication (ECOC), 2011 37th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1918-9
