Title :
Influence of polarization dependent loss on birefringent optical fiber networks
Author :
Gisin, N. ; Huttner, B. ; Cyr, N.
Author_Institution :
Group of Appl. Phys., Geneva Univ., Switzerland
Abstract :
The addition of polarization dependent losses to birefringent optical networks increases signal distortions. This increase is created by the interaction between polarization mode dispersion and polarization loss. It cannot be explained by either alone.
Keywords :
Birefringence; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Wavelength division multiplexing; birefringent optical fiber networks; polarization dependent loss; polarization loss; polarization mode dispersion; signal distortions; Birefringence; Frequency; Optical distortion; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Page description languages; Stimulated emission; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868378
