Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexed optical communication system
Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexed optical communication system
This paper reviews a novel approach of implementing space-division multiplexing (SDM) based on Multi-element Fiber (MEF) technology. The MEF geometry provides for ultra-low crosstalk between the spatial channels while full compatibility with standard WDM components is maintained. Passive Ge-doped 3-MEFs have been fabricated and characterized and error free WDM data transfer at an aggregate rate of 1014 Gbit/s shown. Also, an Er/Yb-doped cladding-pumped 5-MEF has been demonstrated which enables pump sharing between the signal fiber-elements thereby reducing the number of components in the system. Both these passive and active MEFs have been used to demonstrate an error free SDM system with in-line amplification.
Jain, S.
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Rancaño, V.J.F.
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May-Smith, T.C.
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Petropoulos, P.
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Sahu, J.K.
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Richardson, D.J.
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Jain, S.
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Rancaño, V.J.F.
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May-Smith, T.C.
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Petropoulos, P.
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Sahu, J.K.
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Richardson, D.J.
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Jain, S., Rancaño, V.J.F., May-Smith, T.C., Petropoulos, P., Sahu, J.K. and Richardson, D.J.
(2014)
Multi-element fiber for space-division multiplexed optical communication system.
International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, Graz, Austria.
06 - 10 Jul 2014.
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Abstract
This paper reviews a novel approach of implementing space-division multiplexing (SDM) based on Multi-element Fiber (MEF) technology. The MEF geometry provides for ultra-low crosstalk between the spatial channels while full compatibility with standard WDM components is maintained. Passive Ge-doped 3-MEFs have been fabricated and characterized and error free WDM data transfer at an aggregate rate of 1014 Gbit/s shown. Also, an Er/Yb-doped cladding-pumped 5-MEF has been demonstrated which enables pump sharing between the signal fiber-elements thereby reducing the number of components in the system. Both these passive and active MEFs have been used to demonstrate an error free SDM system with in-line amplification.
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Published date: 2014
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International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, Graz, Austria, 2014-07-06 - 2014-07-10
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Optoelectronics Research Centre
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/367557
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