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    We introduce Stokes vector direct detection (SV-DD), a new method for efficient and affordable optical communication. This technique enhances data rates while reducing noise and dispersion issues in fiber optic systems.

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    • Optical communication systems
    • Photonics and optoelectronics
    • Signal processing for optical networks

    Background:

    • Conventional direct detection (DD) optical communication systems face limitations in spectral efficiency and are susceptible to chromatic dispersion and signal-to-signal beat noise.
    • Existing methods for carrier extraction often require complex polarization tracking and narrow optical filtering, increasing system cost and complexity.
    • Short and medium-reach optical links require cost-effective solutions with high data transmission capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel Stokes vector direct detection (SV-DD) scheme for high electrical spectral efficiency and cost-effective optical communication.
    • To analyze the resilience of SV-DD to chromatic dispersion and signal-to-signal beat noise compared to conventional DD techniques.
    • To present the first numerical analysis and experimental validation of single-carrier SV-DD.

    Main Methods:

    • Modulating optical signals in one polarization and combining them with the carrier in the orthogonal polarization for fiber transmission.
    • Utilizing a reception scheme that detects the combined signal in Stokes space using three or four photodetectors.
    • Performing numerical analysis and experimental demonstration of single-carrier SV-DD.

    Main Results:

    • SV-DD demonstrates resilience to chromatic dispersion and signal-to-signal beat noise, outperforming conventional DD techniques.
    • The proposed SV-DD scheme eliminates the need for polarization tracking and narrow band optical filtering for carrier extraction.
    • A single-carrier SV-DD transmission achieved a 62.5-Gb/s data rate over 160-km of standard single-mode fiber (SSMF) using 12.5-Gbaud 32-QAM modulation.

    Conclusions:

    • Stokes vector direct detection (SV-DD) offers a promising approach for achieving high electrical spectral efficiency and cost-effective optical communication, particularly for short and medium reach applications.
    • SV-DD simplifies receiver design by removing the need for polarization control and complex filtering, paving the way for more economical optical networks.
    • The experimental validation confirms the feasibility and performance benefits of SV-DD, supporting its potential adoption in future communication systems.