Statistics of second-order PMD depolarization

• Published in: Journal of lightwave technology Vol. 19; no. 12; pp. 1882 - 1886
• Main Authors: Foschini, G.J., Nelson, L.E., Jopson, R.M., Kogelnik, H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY IEEE 01-12-2001; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Circuit properties; Density; Density measurement; Depolarization; Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits; Electronics; Exact sciences and technology; Fourier transforms; Frequency; Impairment; Integrated optics. Optical fibers and wave guides; Optical and optoelectronic circuits; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Polarization mode dispersion; Predictive models; Probability; Simulation; Statistics; Systems, networks and services of telecommunications; Telecommunications; Telecommunications and information theory; Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments); Wavelength measurement; Depolarization; Second order; Optical polarization; Statistical analysis; Optical telecommunication; Probability density function; Optical fiber communication; Modal dispersion; Polarization mode
• ISSN: 0733-8724; 1558-2213
• DOI: 10.1109/50.971680

The second-order polarization mode dispersion (PMD) components associated with depolarization of the principal states can cause significant system impairments. We discuss the probability densities of these components and find excellent agreement between extensive measurements, simulations, and theoretical predictions.