Title :
A simple dynamic polarization mode dispersion compensator
Author :
Roy, F. ; Francia, C. ; Bruyere, F. ; Penninckx, D.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corp. Res. Centre, Mercoussis, France
Abstract :
We experimentally validate at 10 Gbit/s a new and simple polarization-mode dispersion compensator based on the dynamic maximization of the degree of polarization. First-order compensation is demonstrated and ultimate statistical performance is numerically assessed.
Keywords :
compensation; optical fibre dispersion; optical fibre polarisation; 10 Gbit/s; dynamic polarization mode dispersion compensator; optical fiber; Bit error rate; Frequency; Optical devices; Optical distortion; Optical feedback; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical pulses; Polarization mode dispersion; System performance;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.767861
