Analytical design of nonlinear optical loop mirrors for fiber-optic communication systems

We propose an easy and efficient method for analytically designing nonlinear optical loop mirrors (NOLMs) for fiber-optic communication systems. This analytical design is based on a Taylor series expansion of the transfer function of the NOLM, from which highly stable dynamical regimes can be readil...

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Published in:	Optics communications Vol. 266; no. 2
Main Authors:	Labruyère, A., Tchofo Dinda, Patrice
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 15-09-2006
Subjects:	Chemical Sciences or physical chemistry Theoretical and Optical telecommunication Analytical method Theoretical study Numerical simulation Optical fiber communication Transfer function Non linear loop mirror
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Summary:	We propose an easy and efficient method for analytically designing nonlinear optical loop mirrors (NOLMs) for fiber-optic communication systems. This analytical design is based on a Taylor series expansion of the transfer function of the NOLM, from which highly stable dynamical regimes can be readily obtained for any desired pulse parameters. We present numerical simulations showing dramatically improved performances in a 160 Gb/s transmission system that incorporates the NOLMs designed analytically.
ISSN:	0030-4018 1873-0310