Abstract
By selectively launching and detecting separate mode groups in a highly multimode (polymer) optical fibre, its transport capacity can be increased and a number of broadband services can be carried independently in a single network infrastructure. The statistically varying mode-mixing incurred during transport is counteracted by adaptive electrical signal processing at the network terminals. Using cheap electrical signal processors and arrayed VCSELs and photodetectors, this so-called mode group diversity multiplexing method can offer the same functionality as wavelength
multiplexing at lower costs, and provides a new extra dimension for optical multiplexing. First experiments suggest the technical feasibility of the concept.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | proc. Symposium IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, 2002 |
Editors | Taco Visser, D., Daan Lenstra, Hugo Schouten, F. |
Place of Publication | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam |
Publisher | IEEE/LEOS |
Pages | 183-186 |
ISBN (Print) | 90-807519-1-X |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Event | 7th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 9, 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 9 Dec 2002 → 9 Dec 2002 |
Conference
Conference | 7th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter, December 9, 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Amsterdam |
Period | 9/12/02 → 9/12/02 |