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Dispersion compensation in coherent fiber-optic communications
1Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375-5000, USA.
Optics Letters
|September 11, 2009
Summary
Linear filtering techniques enhance bandwidth in fiber-optical signal propagation by addressing dispersion limitations. Filter performance requirements are key, with bandwidth directly related to the filter figure of merit.
Area of Science:
- Optical communications
- Signal processing
Background:
- Dispersion limits bandwidth in fiber-optical systems.
- Coherent communication systems require advanced signal processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore linear filtering for bandwidth enhancement.
- To define filter performance requirements for this application.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of linear filtering techniques.
- Characterization of filter performance metrics.
Main Results:
- Linear filtering offers a viable method for increasing bandwidth.
- Bandwidth is proportional to the square root of the filter figure of merit.
Conclusions:
- Linear filtering is a promising approach for dispersion-limited fiber-optical systems.
- Filter figure of merit is a critical parameter for bandwidth optimization.
