Title :
Optical signal-to-noise ratio measurement in WDM networks using polarization extinction
Author :
Rasztovits-Wiech, M. ; Danner, M. ; Leeb, W.R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Nachrichtentech. & Hochfrequenztech., Vienna Univ. of Technol., Austria
Abstract :
An optical signal-to-noise ratio measurement technique utilizing polarization extinction has been tested in a back-to-back configuration and along a 940 km fiber route between Germany and Austria. We discuss benefits and practical limitations of the technique
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre testing; optical noise; wavelength division multiplexing; 940 km; Austria; Germany; WDM networks; back-to-back configuration; fiber route; optical signal-to-noise ratio measurement; optical signal-to-noise ratio measurement technique; polarization extinction; Extinction coefficients; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical filters; Optical noise; Optical polarization; Signal to noise ratio; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
84-89900-14-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.1998.732716
