Title :
Nonlinear performance of SDM systems designed with multimode or multicore fibers
Author :
Agrawal, Govind P. ; Mumtaz, Sami ; Essiambre, R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
We discuss the nonlinear performance of space-division multiplexed systems under realistic conditions using a comprehensive numerical model. Newly derived Manakov equations allow us to include birefringence effects for both multimode and multicore fibers.
Keywords :
birefringence; optical fibre networks; space division multiplexing; Manakov equation; SDM system; birefringence effect; multicore fiber; multimode fiber; nonlinear performance; space-division multiplexed system; Bit error rate; Couplings; Equations; Mathematical model; Modulation; Multicore processing; Signal to noise ratio;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
