Title :
Effect of cascaded misaligned optical (de)multiplexers on multiwavelength optical network performance
Author :
Khrais, N.N. ; Elrefaie, A.F. ; Wagner, R.E. ; Ahmed, S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., City Coll. of New York, NY, USA
fDate :
25 Feb.-1 March 1996
Abstract :
In this paper we use computer simulation techniques to evaluate the performance degradation of a multiwavelength optical network with a cascade of 2 to 100 perfectly aligned or randomly misaligned (de)multiplexers taking into consideration laser misalignment, and laser chirp. For lightwave systems using WDM technology with 200 GHz or more channel spacing, cross talk is small enough to be neglected in this study.
Keywords :
chirp modulation; demultiplexing equipment; electro-optical modulation; multiplexing equipment; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; 200 GHz; WDM technology; cascaded misaligned optical demultiplexers; cascaded misaligned optical multiplexers; channel spacing; computer simulation techniques; cross talk; laser chirp; lightwave systems; multiwavelength optical network; multiwavelength optical network performance; perfectly aligned demultiplexers; performance degradation; Optical arrays; Optical devices; Optical distortion; Optical fiber networks; Optical films; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; WDM networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications, 1996. OFC '96
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-422-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1996.908241
