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Antonio Mecozzi, Cristian Antonelli, Mark Shtaif

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    Summary

    We investigated space-division multiplexed fiber links and found their intensity impulse response is Gaussian under full mixing. This confirms experimental results and aids in designing digital signal processing receivers.

    Area of Science:

    • Optical Communications
    • Photonics
    • Signal Processing

    Background:

    • Space-division multiplexing (SDM) is crucial for increasing fiber optic capacity.
    • Understanding the impulse response of SDM links is key for signal recovery.
    • Random coupling effects in multi-mode fibers influence signal propagation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically analyze the intensity impulse response of SDM fiber links.
    • To validate the random coupling model for SDM systems.
    • To provide a basis for designing efficient digital signal processing (DSP) receivers.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical modeling of optical intensity impulse response in SDM fiber links.
    • Analysis of the impulse response under conditions of full mode mixing.

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    • Main Results:

    • The intensity impulse response of SDM fiber links with full mixing is shown to be Gaussian.
    • The variance of the Gaussian response is directly related to the mean square of the mode dispersion vector.
    • Theoretical predictions show good agreement with existing experimental data.

    Conclusions:

    • The random coupling model is well-supported by the agreement between theory and experiments.
    • The findings offer a valuable tool for the efficient design of MIMO-DSP receivers in SDM systems.
    • This work advances the understanding of signal propagation dynamics in advanced optical fiber networks.