Comparison of polarization mode dispersion emulators

We analyze polarization mode dispersion (PMD) emulators comprised of a small number of sections of polarization-maintaining fibers with polarization scattering at the beginning of each section. Unlike previously studied devices, these emulators allow the emulation of a whole ensemble of fibers. We d...

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Published in:Journal of lightwave technology 2001-12, Vol.19 (12), p.1872-1881
Main Authors: Lima, I.T., Khosravani, R., Ebrahimi, P., Ibragimov, E., Menyuk, C.R., Willner, A.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Birefringence
Circuit properties
Computer science
Criteria
Devices
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronics
Emulation
Emulators
Exact sciences and technology
Exact solutions
Fibers
Frequency
Integrated optics. Optical fibers and wave guides
Mathematical analysis
Optical and optoelectronic circuits
Optical fiber communication
Optical fiber devices
Optical fiber polarization
Optical fibers
Optical scattering
Polarization
Polarization mode dispersion
Systems, networks and services of telecommunications
Telecommunications
Telecommunications and information theory
Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments)
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Summary:We analyze polarization mode dispersion (PMD) emulators comprised of a small number of sections of polarization-maintaining fibers with polarization scattering at the beginning of each section. Unlike previously studied devices, these emulators allow the emulation of a whole ensemble of fibers. We derive an analytical expressions and determine two main criteria that characterize the quality of PMD emulation. The experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical predictions.
ISSN:0733-8724
1558-2213
DOI:10.1109/50.971679