Title :
Influence of Rayleigh backscattering on the performance of NOLM-based phase-preserving amplitude limiters
Author :
Stephan, C. ; Sponsel, K. ; Onishchukov, G. ; Schmauss, B. ; Leuchs, G.
Author_Institution :
Max Planck Inst. for the Sci. of Light, Erlangen, Germany
Abstract :
Design and fiber optimization in NOLM-type regenerators allow for a substantial decrease in excess noise originating from Rayleigh backscattering. Cascaded operation of up to 20 phase-preserving limiters in a DPSK transmission system is experimentally demonstrated.
Keywords :
Rayleigh scattering; differential phase shift keying; mirrors; nonlinear optics; optical repeaters; NOLM; Rayleigh backscattering; differential phase shift keying; excess noise; fiber optimization; nonlinear optical loop mirrors; optical regenerators; phase-preserving amplitude limiters; Backscatter; Differential quadrature phase shift keying; Fiber nonlinear optics; Optical distortion; Optical fiber couplers; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Phase noise; Repeaters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication (OFC), collocated National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2010 Conference on (OFC/NFOEC)
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-884-1
