Title :
Nonlinear polarization evolution induced by cross-phase modulation and its impact on optical transmission systems
Author :
Collings, B.C. ; Boivin, L.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We experimentally investigate nonlinear polarization evolution induced by cross-phase modulation in optical fiber and demonstrate how this effect can cause time dependent depolarization of WDM communication channels and reduction of system power margin.
Keywords :
optical fibre polarisation; optical solitons; self-phase modulation; wavelength division multiplexing; CW fields; NRZ systems; Q factor; WDM communication channels; chromatic dispersion; cross-phase modulation; nonlinear polarization evolution; optical fiber; optical transmission systems; system power margin reduction; time dependent depolarization; Fiber nonlinear optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical polarization; Optical receivers; Optical solitons; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Nonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals, and Applications, 2000. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
Kaua´i-Lihue, HI, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-646-X
DOI :
10.1109/NLO.2000.883658
