Input pulse optimization in wavelength-division-multiplexed soliton transmissions

Anno: 1997

Autori: Kodama Y., Mikhailov A.V., Wabnitz S.

Affiliazione autori: Dept. of Communication Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565, Japan; Applied Mathematics Department, Leeds University, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom; Laboratoire de Physique, Université de Bourgogne, Faculté de Sciences Mirande, Avenue A. Savary, 21011 Dijon, France; Department of Mathematics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, United States; L.D. Landau Inst. for Theor. Physics, Kosygina 2, 117940 Moscow, Russian Federation

Abstract: Amplitudes of input pulses in different channels of wavelength-division-multiplexed soliton transmissions should be adjusted according to their wavelength shift. The optimal distribution of input amplitudes maintains the initial time width and minimizes the radiations. Numerical simulations indicate that using this simple method, WDM transmission capacities of 80 Gbit/s over transoceanic distances may be possible in dispersion-managed fiber links without introducing any in-line soliton controls.

Giornale/Rivista: OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS (PRINT)

Volume: 143 (1-3)      Da Pagina: 53  A: 56

Parole chiavi: Amplification; Computer simulation; Fiber optics; Four wave mixing; Light amplifiers; Light transmission, Group velocity dispersion; Input pulse optimization; Soliton transmission, Solitons
DOI: 10.1016/S0030-4018(97)00361-1