Nonlinear impairment compensation using expectation maximization for PDM 16-QAM systems

Darko Zibar, Ole Winther, Niccolo Franceschi, Robert Borkowski, Antonio Caballero, Valeria Arlunno, Mikkel N. Schmidt, Neil Guerrero Gonzales, Bangning Mao, Knud J. Larsen, Idelfonso Tafur Monroy

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Abstract

We show experimentally that by using non-linear signal processing based algorithm, expectation maximization, nonlinear system tolerance can be increased by 2 dB. Expectation maximization is also effective in combating I/Q modulator nonlinearities and laser linewidth.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications, ECOC 2012
Place of PublicationWashington
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-55752-950-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event38th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication (ECOC 2012) - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 16 Sept 201220 Sept 2012
Conference number: 38

Conference

Conference38th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication (ECOC 2012)
Abbreviated titleECOC 2012
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period16/09/1220/09/12
Other38th European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC)

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