Open AccessCoherent crosstalk impairments in polarization multiplexed transmission due to polarization mode dispersion
Author(s) -
L.E. Nelson,
H. Kogelnik
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.7.000350
Subject(s) - polarization mode dispersion , optics , multiplexing , polarization (electrochemistry) , crosstalk , physics , materials science , optical fiber , computer science , telecommunications , chemistry
Coherent crosstalk mechanisms induced by polarization mode dispersion in polarization multiplexed fiber transmission are examined by systems experiments, analysis and supporting modeling. Primary mechanisms include destructive interference, edge effects, and beat effects, leading to pulse distortion and to bit-error-rate penalties. Rules of thumb for tolerable crosstalk levels are developed.