Mode-Equalized Distributed Raman Amplification in 137-Km Few-Mode Fiber

Abstract

We experimentally demonstrate 8 dB of mode-equalized distributed Raman gain using a backward pumping scheme. The equivalent noise figure of the amplifier is -1.5 dB, and the amplifier was successfully employed to demonstrate 6-channel mode-multiplexed MIMO transmission over 137-km few-mode fiber.

Meeting Name

2011 European Conference and Exposition on Optical Communications, ECOC 2011 (2011: Sep. 18-22, Geneva, Switzerland)

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Backward pumping; Distributed Raman amplification; Few-mode fibers; MIMO transmission; Raman gain, Optical communication, Amplification

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-155752931-2

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

2162-2701

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2011 Optical Society of America (OSA), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Nov 2011

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