Reduction of self-and cross-phase modulation-induced impairments in long-haul WDM telecommunication systems via spectral inversion

Gary L. Woods*, P. Papaparaskeva, Igal Brener, Donald A. Pitt, Mark Shtaif

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Abstract

We show by calculation that a spectral inverter placed within a long-haul WDM network can reduce impairments due to Kerr nonlinearities by 5 dB or more. The benefits are robust against non-idealities and asymmetry.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)199-201
Number of pages3
JournalOSA Trends in Optics and Photonics Series
Volume95 A
StatePublished - 2004
EventOptical Fiber Communucation Conference (OFC), Postconference Digest - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 23 Feb 200425 Feb 2004

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