Title :
Mode division multiplexed transmission with a weakly-coupled few-mode fiber
Author :
Salsi, Massimiliano ; Koebele, Clemens ; Charlet, Gabriel ; Bigo, Sebastien
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, centre de Villarceaux, route de Villejust, 91620 Nozay, France
Abstract :
We review mode-division multiplexing highlighting the possibilities of weakly-coupled systems: hybrid optical/digital mode separation and reduced receiver complexity. A recent experiment of 5 mode transmission over 40km demonstrates the potentials of this technology.
Keywords :
Digital signal processing; MIMO; Multiplexing; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber polarization; Receivers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
