Abstract
This letter presents a general model for the performance of spatial-division-multiplexing systems using self-homodyne detection. The model is applicable to single and dual polarization square M-quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) signals, assuming arbitrary signal and pilot tone optical signal-to-noise ratios. Its validity is demonstrated using a seven-core multicore fiber link with quadrature phase shift keying and 16-QAM signals, comparing the performance of self-homodyne detection with intradyne detection.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 6705627 |
Pages (from-to) | 477-479 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Mar 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Spatial-division multiplexing (SDM)
- multi-core fibers (MCF)
- self-homodyne detection (SHD)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering