Analysis of polarization-mode dispersion compensators using importance sampling

I. T. Lima*, G. Biondini, B. Marks, W. L. Kath, C. R. Menyuk

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Abstract

We use importance sampling to analyze polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) compensators that consist of a single differential-group delay (DGD) element. Using this technique we show that while these compensators improve the average penalty due to PMD, they may degrade the outage probability.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2001
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781557528209
StatePublished - 2001
EventOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2001 - Anaheim, United States
Duration: Mar 17 2001 → …

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers

Conference

ConferenceOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim
Period3/17/01 → …

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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