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
Title of host publicationOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2004 - Postconference Digest
Pages199-201
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2004
EventOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2004 - Los Angeles, CA, United States
Duration: 23 Feb 200427 Feb 2004

Publication series

NameConference on Optical Fiber Communication, Technical Digest Series
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles, CA
Period23/02/0427/02/04

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