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    • Optical Network Engineering
    • Telecommunications Systems
    • Photonics

    Background:

    • Next-Generation Passive Optical Networks (NG-PON2) support multiple PON standards, including GPON and TWDM-PON, in a shared infrastructure.
    • Raman scattering is a significant nonlinear effect that can cause signal impairments, particularly power depletion, in optical networks.
    • Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) can exacerbate signal degradation in optical systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate Raman-induced impairments in NG-PON2 under a full coexistence scenario of GPON and TWDM-PON.
    • To determine the optimal polarization launch strategy for TWDM-PON signals to mitigate Raman effects on GPON.
    • To analyze the impact of polarization arrangements on system performance considering realistic PMD values.

    Main Methods:

    • Detailed analysis of Raman scattering effects in a mixed GPON and TWDM-PON environment.
    • Modeling and simulation of signal propagation with varying polarization launch conditions at the transmitter.
    • Evaluation of system performance based on out-of-service probability across a range of Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) values.

    Main Results:

    • Launching TWDM-PON wavelengths on alternately orthogonal polarizations was identified as the optimal strategy.
    • This specific polarization arrangement significantly minimizes Raman depletion experienced by the GPON signal.
    • Alternative polarization launch schemes result in a higher probability of service disruption for realistic PMD conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The polarization launch configuration of TWDM-PON signals is critical for mitigating Raman impairments in NG-PON2 coexistence scenarios.
    • Alternately orthogonal polarization for TWDM-PON offers the most robust solution against Raman depletion and PMD-induced degradation for GPON.
    • Implementing this optimal polarization strategy enhances the reliability and performance of NG-PON2 systems.